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…
Posts from October, 2015
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…
How to Keep Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeders
So you’ve left out some special treats for your bird friends. They seemed to be pretty happy at first, chirping about as they nibble on feed. However, you’ve noticed they’ve stopped coming around. You ask yourself, “Do they not like the food I’ve left them?” or “Have the neighbors taken them away?”or “Do they not… Read More…
The Secret Behind the Skunk’s Stink
Normally, body odor would be something to be ashamed about, but not for the skunk. Not many animals are popular, or should we say, notorious, for their pungent smell like the skunk. While other citizens of the animal kingdom make loud noises, use camouflage techniques, or even use sharp tails and quills to ward off… Read More…
Things You Ought to Know About Bears
There are eight species of bear around the world including the brown bear, the North American black bear, the Asiatic black bear, the giant panda, the sun bear, the polar bear, the sloth bear and the spectacled bear. From polar bears, which are considered the largest land predators on earth, to the sloth bears, known… Read More…
Hunting and Eco-tourism Can Help Wildlife
Following the death of Cecil the lion, advocates concluded that responsible hunting can help preserve wildlife and wilderness. Critics also noted that eco-tourism can do the just the same only with fewer casualties. While irresponsible tourism may pose subtler threats, it can generally save wildlife without sacrificing any lives in the process. Research also suggests… Read More…
Is a Permit Necessary to Control Wildlife on the Farm?
Wildlife has indeed its own aesthetic and recreational value, however, they have the potential to cause damage to agricultural producers. Producers who may encounter damage to their crops can conduct lethal control but only after they have obtained the required permits. Using lethal control without proper permits is illegal and can be subject to state… Read More…
Parks Seek Help to Control Wildlife
Some people think that park wildlife takes care of itself, but the truth is without management the habitat gets eaten and water gets contaminated. Parks actually rely on legal hunting as the primary tool to prevent wildlife from destroying habitats. In order to help ensure effective wildlife management, eight-five percent of park acreage is now… Read More…