Life in the subnivian zone, where snow is a cozy blanket
Gone are the warm days, flowers, butterflies and singing birds. Now, it’s the chilly, bare, quiet landscape of winter. Anything happenin’ out there?
Browsing: mammals
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
The difference between a mouse and a rat. About mouse diseases. Keeping wild mouse as a pet. Humane mice removal. More.
About 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 Raccoons
Why do raccoons wash their food? Raccoons and rabies. Orphaned, rescued raccoons. Are pets safe? More.
Tree baffles to baffle squirrels
It’s bad enough that squirrels control our feeders. But, our trees aren’t safe, either! Here’s an easy DIY project using a plastic bucket as a baffle.
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.