With an estimated visit of 8 billion times a year to protected nature areas, conservation-minded people who spend millions of dollars a year on ecotourism might actually be making the animals they are trying to preserve more vulnerable to predators. According to a recent report, many of these well-intentioned visits can be detrimental to the… Read More…
Crocodiles Can Keep Watch While Asleep
Whether on a camping trip or somewhere closer to home, an encounter with a crocodile may just be anybody’s worst fear realized. You freeze and start to see your whole life flash before you, but, wait a minute, is that croc asleep? Whew! But before you think you can rest easy and sneak past the… Read More…
Things You May Not Know About Bats
Many of you may think that bats are creepy, but the truth is these maligned creatures are crucial to many ecosystems. Below are some important facts to know about these insect-munching animals. Bats eat their bodyweight in insects every night. Bats play an important role in controlling… Read More…
Interesting Facts About Skunks
With their black and white colored fur, you sure can easily recognize a skunk in your neighborhood. Skunks may cause damage to your lawn and garden but there is more to know about these animals than just their crazy behavior. Below are some interesting facts. The skunk’s stripes point… Read More…
Known Facts About Armadillos
Covered with natural armor, the armadillo got its name from a Spanish word which means “little armored one.” Their armor works well against predators. They are also known as the “Hillbilly Speed Bump.” Below are some fascinating facts about armadillos. There are 21 species of armadillo and the smallest of them is the pink fairy… Read More…
Fascinating Facts About Wombats
Native to Australia, wombats are short-legged, muscular quadrupedal marsupials that have small, stubby tails. As Australians celebrate National Wombat day, let us take a look at some of the interesting facts about these furry mammals. The Northern hairy-nosed wombat is known as the largest species and is nearing extinction. Although wombats are very smart, they… Read More…
5 Strategies to Keep Animals from Eating Your Garden Plants
You’ve gotten rid of bugs that have been keeping your garden from reaching its full potential, however, other critters are getting in the way as well. Rabbits, deer, groundhogs, and other animals seem to think your garden is their personal salad bar. Here are some strategies from this article to deter them from eating your… Read More…
Tips on Feeding Birds While Preventing Disease
Many people make feeding birds a regular habit, however, what they don’t know is that a piece of backyard suet may actually hold hidden risks for these animals. To avoid these potential risks, here are some things that you can do. Research the favorite foods of the species that you want to… Read More…
Interesting Facts About Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is one of the most identifiable birds on the North American continent. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, “The male Northern Cardinal is most likely responsible for getting more people to open up a field guide than any other type of bird.” Listed below are some interesting facts about these birds:… Read More…
The Value of Bats to US Agriculture
California almond grower Glenn Anderson’s orchard has provided shelter and breeding areas for bats for years. While he was trying to formulate his theory on how much work the bats were doing, Devaughn Fraser, a researcher from UCLA, decided to study the bats on his farm, trying to define their value. Another researcher, Katherine Ingram,… Read More…