Halloween’s scariest wildlife
Halloween’s coming! Meet some very scary backyard wildlife! Boo!
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Prepare your yard for wildlife in winter
With the first brisk mornings of fall, it may seem like all that’s ahead is to rake up our leaves and then relax until spring. But, no.
All about Coyotes, the new urban dogs
Coyotes live everywhere, and increasingly in cities. You’ll may never see one; they’re shy, secretive, hyper-alert, smart. Also, beneficial.
All about the Northern Raccoon
Raccoons seem fastidiousness, since they wash their food. But, they just like wet food. They like people food, too, and can open doors! Smart and clever.
All about Fox Squirrels and Gray Squirrels
Do you feed squirrels? Would you rather be feeding birds? Across the nation, mini-battles rage between humans and squirrels…
All about the House Mouse
The most common mouse in the U.S., they’re seen as pests. But they’re beneficial as predators of insects and as food for other animals.
All about bats: beneficial, victims of myths
In the U.S., there are three species of flower-eating bats, 44 species of insect-eating bats. Persistent myths give a false impression they’re dangerous.
All about Striped Skunks
Skunks are known best as stinky roadkill, and good riddance. That’s too bad, because they’re beneficial, non-aggressive, and just want to be left alone.
How backyard wildlife survive winter weather
Just like that, wildlife appears like magic in the spring and then disappears in winter. Ever wondered what becomes of them? Or where they go? We have answers for you!
Why create a backyard wildlife habitat?
Three good reasons why you should commit an area of your yard to wildlife. First, by every measure, earth is losing natural habitat.
These hummingbirds migrate thousands of miles
The tiny birds that can! Twice a year, these wee birds fly thousands of miles in the face of extreme hazards.
