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.
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All about bats: beneficial, placid, 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 the Red Fox
Would it surprise you to learn a Red Fox is your neighbor? Even in the city? Could Red Foxes be…
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.
Plan in winter for next summer’s yard projects
Fall and winter are good times to make a to-do list for next spring. Have you purchased seeds? Cleaned tools? What plants will you buy?
How backyard wildlife survive winter weather
Just as wildlife appear like magic in the spring, they seem to disappear the same way. Ever wondered what becomes of them? Or where they go? We have answers for you!
The birds of the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ song
Ever wondered what species of birds the Twelve Days of Christmas song refers to? Here’s what the experts say, plus photos.
Why create a backyard wildlife habitat?
Four 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 1,000s of miles
The tiny birds that can! Twice a year, these tiny birds fly thousands of miles, in the face of extreme hazards.
No spring in the step of hungry spring birds
The cheery spring songs of birds may be disguising hunger pangs. Last summer’s harvest of seeds, berries were consumed in the winter.