Shy and gentle may not be the qualities that come to mind when you think of skunks. More likely, you’re thinking about their noxious musk spray, or maybe wondering how to trap a skunk. But there’s much more to know about skunks than this. Common, yet seldom seen, these small mammals are versatile and important members of the ecosystems in which they live—yes, even in your own community. Skunk Appearance Five of the nine skunk species are found … [Read more...]
Do Deer Whistles Work? (Plus 9 Tips for Avoiding a Collision with Deer)
Wouldn’t it be awesome if something as simple and inexpensive as a deer whistle could save a life? Saving a person or a deer for somewhere between the price of a fancy Starbucks coffee and a pizza would be a pretty darn good deal. On the other hand, if that “deer whistle for car” isn’t really all it’s cracked up to be, it would be a tad annoying to find out you’d handed over good money for nothing. Or, far worse, if having one caused you to let … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Baby Raccoons
Baby raccoons are undeniably adorable. But discovering that you have a family of raccoons living in your chimney, attic, or walls can be surprising. Find helpful guidance on safe removal of raccoons from your home and guidance specifically on evicting raccoons from chimneys. But you might also find it useful to know a little more about raccoons in general. Understanding these animals will go a long way toward resolving any problems, so check … [Read more...]
How to Save a Wild Animal in Distress
Have you found an injured wild animal, or an orphaned wildlife baby? Take time to carefully assess his situation before moving him. Often, a bird who seems injured has merely been stunned by colliding with a window. A wildlife baby who seems alone may actually have a watchful parent nearby, but out of view. So you may not need to save a wild animal who appears injured or alone, but do keep children and pets away from the animal, giving it a … [Read more...]
Wild Animal Shelter for Orphaned or Injured Wildlife
Have you found an orphaned or injured wild animal you believe is in need of care? While your first thought may be to rush him to a wild animal shelter, or wildlife rehabilitator, unless there is no question that he’s in imminent danger, take time before intervening. Some situations can be misleading. Here are a few examples of animals who typically do not need to be rescued and brought to a rehabilitator: A bird who is feathered and … [Read more...]