All About Elk Reproduction, Mating, and Calves
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Elk are truly majestic members of the deer family that are commonly found throughout Asia and North America. The... Read more.
The Groundhog’s Paws, Feet, And Claws
Last Updated on October 14, 2023 by Tommy Groundhogs, sometimes called woodchucks, are a type of large rodent. They are specifically a part of the Marmot or gro... Read more.
The Groundhog’s Seeing, Hearing, and Sense of Smell
Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Tommy Also commonly referred to as a woodchuck, the groundhog is a rodent found throughout the Eastern USA, across Canada, a... Read more.
Sounds That Gophers Make (And What They Mean)
Last Updated on December 25, 2022 by Tommy If you’ve seen a gopher in person and have perhaps heard noises coming from them, or have observed them being s... Read more.
Raccoons and Their Drinking Behavior (Questions Answered)
Last Updated on October 14, 2023 by Tommy Whether you think of them as adorable little bandits or tricky pests that make a mess of your garbage, raccoons are un... Read more.
Beavers and Swimming (The Perfect Water Rodent)
Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Tommy One of North America’s most iconic mammals, the North American beaver (a slightly different species than the Eurasia... Read more.
Are Raccoons Smelly? (Here’s What You Should Worry About)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons, also affectionately called “trash pandas,” are native to North America. They are famous for their bandit... Read more.
Beavers And Running: What You Need To Know
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Beavers are mostly associated with the water, and with good reason. Even though beavers are a type of mammal, their bo... Read more.
Do Beavers Climb or Jump?
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Beavers are rodents and rodents are typically good climbers. Mice and groundhogs are very skilled when it comes to cli... Read more.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Beavers Digging
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy A lot of people are fascinated by beavers because they are one of only a few animals that are capable of modifying the... Read more.
Raccoons and Their Sense Of Smell
Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons have an enduring reputation as bandits that will dig through your trash cans or let themselves into your hous... Read more.
Raccoon Ears and Hearing (Do Raccoons Hear Well?)
Last Updated on October 14, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons are often associated with nocturnal activities and sneaky acts, and a large element of this is enabled by the... Read more.
Where Can I Buy or Adopt a Pet Raccoon?
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Pet raccoons are only available for purchase in fourteen states. If you want to buy a raccoon, the best option is to f... Read more.
Sounds That Beavers Make (And What They Mean)
Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Tommy Beavers are naturally communicative animals, using a variety of vocalizations or other noises to communicate with each... Read more.
Raccoons and Running (Your Questions Answered)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons are peculiar little critters. They look like masked bandits waiting to steal, thieve or rob whatever they can... Read more.
The Beaver’s Eyes and Vision (Your Questions Answered)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Of all of earth’s amazing creatures, beavers are one of the more curious. They are avid, hard workers that serve a d... Read more.
Are Raccoons Sneaky? Do They Steal?
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy With their distinctive burglar mask-like face patterns and their propensity to enter houses and leave with items that ... Read more.
The Raccoon’s Teeth, Bite, and Jaw
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy In spite of the raccoon’s small size, their sharp, utilitarian teeth and strong jaws give them a reputation as havin... Read more.
The Raccoon’s Eyes and Vision (Your Questions Answered)
Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons have unique markings that make them look like tiny bandits. Those along with their human-like hands make them a... Read more.
Why Are Raccoons Called “Raton Laveur” In French?
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Understanding the etymology (or the study of the origin of words) helps enrich our understanding of things, especially... Read more.
The Raccoon’s Paws And Claws (Your Questions Answered)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons are wonderfully fascinating animals, both in their unique appearance and their ability to adapt to numerous e... Read more.
The Raccoon’s Fur, Hair, and Tail (And Your Questions Answered)
Last Updated on April 30, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons are medium-sized mammals that are found in North America. Typically, they are found in deciduous forests and in... Read more.
Beavers: Mating, Reproduction, Babies, and More
Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Tommy You can find beavers all across the United States and Europe, but you may not know a whole lot about their mating (and... Read more.
Where Do Coyotes Live? (US States & Countries)
Last Updated on October 14, 2023 by Tommy Coyotes live in every corner of North America; from the entire expanse of the United States and well up into Canada an... Read more.
Opossum Sounds (Clicking, Sneezing, Growling, & Hissing and What They Mean)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy The American opossum is North America’s only native marsupial, which means they have a special pouch to carry ba... Read more.
Opossum Climbing and Jumping? (Your Questions Answered)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy One of the unique features of opossums is that they have very strong feet that are shaped somewhat similar to a human&... Read more.
Sounds that Sea Otters Make and What They Mean
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Sea otters are very social creatures, living in same-sex groups on ocean coastlines between California and Alaska. The... Read more.
Where Do Sea Otters Live? (States & Countries)
Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Tommy Sea otters live in the shallow coastal waters of the oceans, preferring locations with thick kelp forests. Today they ... Read more.
Everything You Need To Know About Opossums’ Digging Behavior
Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Tommy Why Do Opossums Dig Holes? Opossums dig shallow holes in the dirt because they are searching for food to eat. They mai... Read more.
Opossum Reproduction, Pouches, and Babies (Explained)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Opossums really are remarkable creatures. They are the only marsupial outside of Australia, have a voracious appetite ... Read more.
The Potential Dangers of American Beaver Encounters (should You Be Afraid?)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Like most wild animals, the beaver is not considered dangerous as long as it is being left alone. The buck teeth, flat... Read more.
What Do Opossums Eat? (A Bit of Everything!)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Opossums are the only marsupial native to America and have a diet as unique as they are. They are known as scavengers ... Read more.
Raccoon and Their Digging Behavior (Explained)
Last Updated on October 14, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons are fascinating creatures in that they are quite purposeful in their actions, including digging holes. Raccoo... Read more.
Red Foxes And Their Sense Of Smell (Explained)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy The red fox is known as a sleek animal, with its sweet face and long nose. That long nose does more than allow the red... Read more.
How Do Raccoons Fight and Defend Themselves?
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons in North America are often more submissive than most other wild creatures. Human attacks are uncommon, altho... Read more.
Raccoons’ Hunting Behavior (What Do They Prey On?)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy Raccoons have a varied diet, being opportunistic in their pursuit of food as much as possible. They don’t like to pu... Read more.
Do Raccoons Go Swimming or Bathe Themselves?
Last Updated on October 14, 2023 by Tommy Surprisingly, raccoons are both great swimmers and utilize water for bathing and other cleanliness tasks like washing ... Read more.
How To Attract Red Foxes (But Maybe You Shouldn’t)
Last Updated on October 12, 2023 by Tommy Foxes tend to get a bad reputation, but they’re mostly harmless and very angelic creatures. It is not their mythical... Read more.
What Do Raccoons Eat? (Almost Everything!)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy The raccoon is often affectionately referred to as the trash panda, as we often only come into contact with raccoons a... Read more.
Are Raccoons Endangered? (Not At All!)
Last Updated on October 11, 2023 by Tommy There are more than thirty different types of raccoons in the world and they are native to the Americas, from as far n... Read more.