Virginia Opossum: frequent questions
Why do they “play ‘possum?” Do opossums get rabies? Do they hang by their tail? Are they dangerous? What about rabies?
Browsing: mammals
In your yard: bats – guardians of night skies
Read about the most common bats. Some may be patrolling your yard nightly for insects.
Sleeping winter away – secrets of hibernating wildlife
How do wildlife survive in harsh winter weather? Strategies includes heavy fur coats, warm burrows, “anti-freeze,” and other surprises.
Pine squirrels love, love, love their pines!
If you love love love pines, raise your paw! This group of three squirrel species surely would.
Frequent questions about mice
Mouse vs. Rat. Wild mouse as a pet. Diseases. Humane mice removal. More.
In your yard: chipmunks
These cute critters are easily identified by their small body with white, black and brown stripes, short legs and lively behavior.
Squirrels: frequent questions
I found a baby squirrel; what should I do? Can squirrels swim? Is it okay to feed squirrels? How do squirrels go down trees so easily?
Frequent questions about Northern Raccoons
Why do raccoons wash their food? Raccoons and rabies. Orphaned, rescued raccoons. Are pets safe? More.
How to remove skunk spray from your pet
Your dog got sprayed? Here’s how to remove skunk odor. Best odor-remover recipe. Can skunks get rabies? Is it OK to feed skunks?
Wild rabbits: frequent questions
Difference between a rabbit and a hare. Caring for an injured rabbit. Caring for an orphaned rabbit. Rabbit in a window well.
In your yard: the Big Brown Bat
Found across the U.S., maybe even in your yard. That’s a good thing! As bats go, the Big Brown Bat is, well, big. But, no need to fear.
Dam! It’s the beavers!
Learn about beavers, how they live and the value of their dams in nature.
