Surely one of the most pitiful sights in the world is that of a dog who has made the unfortunate mistake of tangling with a porcupine. Repeat porcupine encounters suggest that many dogs simply don’t understand what they’re getting into with a porcupine until it’s too late. As your dog’s best friend, follow these safety tips if you live in an area with porcupines, as well as these instructions for what to do if your dog does have an unfortunate … [Read more...]
Safe Driving Tips to Avoid Collisions with Wildlife
It’s autumn, a time when animals are on the move and the days are growing shorter. When wildlife is moving it means they are crossing roads, so you’re right to be concerned about accidentally hitting an animal. You’re ahead of most drivers, simply by being aware of the need to be watchful to avoid collisions with wildlife. But here are more tips to keep both you and wildlife safe—at all times, and especially during the shift in seasons and … [Read more...]
Porcupines in Winter
Porcupines are intriguing animals, their prickly nature is well-known, but few people encounter these mostly nocturnal and secretive creatures. Most people are likely to see only the remains of porcupines struck by vehicles as they forage along roadsides in spring. Porcupines happen to be drawn to the rock salt use to de-ice roads through the winter. When the salt soaks into twigs and vegetation along the road edges—it becomes an unintentional … [Read more...]