Tagged With Desert Animals

A timid rabbit sitting on moss in a forest, with a large black bear watching intently in the background

When Do Bears Eat Rabbits? Insights From Wildlife Experts

13 June 2024

Bears are omnivores and will consume rabbits if the opportunity presents itself, but rabbits make up a small portion of their diet that is mostly made up of plants.

Detailed photograph of a curious Algerian Hedgehog with a pointed snout, large eyes, and spiny brown and white coat standing in a lush green garden setting

Why Are Hedgehogs Illegal Pets in California? The Controversy Explained

13 June 2024

Hedgehogs are banned as pets in California because of worries about disease and the environment, but there are a few exceptions.

Fluffy orange tabby cat shaking its paws after being touched by cold water on a marble countertop in a modern kitchen

Why Do Cats Hate Cold Water? An Evolutionary Perspective

1 June 2024

Cats hate water because of their natural instinct to avoid cold, wet environments, which can be traced back to their ancestors that lived in the desert.

Large Sulcata tortoise with a tan, domed shell and thick, elephant-like legs standing in a desert environment

Sulcata Tortoise Size: How Large Can These Giants Grow?

31 May 2024

Sulcata tortoises, which are the third largest tortoise species, can reach lengths of over 2.5 feet and weigh between 100 and 200 pounds when kept in captivity.

Tabby cat crouched down, intently watching a small, non-venomous snake slithering on the ground in a garden

Do Cats Eat Snakes? Exploring the Predator-Prey Relationship

28 May 2024

While house cats are known to hunt and kill small snakes, they typically steer clear of larger, venomous snakes. Bigger wild cats eat snakes more frequently.

Curled up European hedgehog with spiny brown and white quills on a bed of moss in a blurred, earthy forest

Why Do Hedgehogs Smell? Exploring Their Musky Aroma

27 May 2024

Causes of a hedgehog's natural musky smell, including health issues, cleanliness, what they eat, and other things in their environment that can affect how they smell.

Curious bearded dragon perched on a branch, looking at a ripe mango hanging nearby in a lush, tropical forest setting

Can Bearded Dragons Eat Mangos? A Look at Tropical Fruits in Their Diet

25 May 2024

Bearded dragons can have mangos as a treat every once in a while, but they need a well-rounded omnivorous diet.

Male African spur-thighed tortoise extending neck and lifting front legs to display size to a cautious female in a desert setting

The Complex Mating Behaviors of Tortoises: An In-Depth Look

16 May 2024

Behavior during mating rituals, mating, how eggs are hatched, and the difficulties of protecting various tortoise types.

Close-up portrait of a grey fox with large rounded ears and a distinctive black facial mask, looking directly at the camera

Are Foxes More Like Cats or Dogs? An Investigation of Their Biology

16 May 2024

Foxes have different biological, behavioral, and conservation requirements than both cats and dogs due to their status as specialized omnivores and members of the Canidae family.

Curious lynx with thick tufted ears and a short, bobbed tail sitting atop a rock formation, scanning the landscape below

What Do Wild Cats Eat? Exploring the Diverse Prey of Feline Predators

5 May 2024

Wild cats are obligate carnivores and eat a diverse array of prey, from small mammals and birds to reptiles and larger ungulates.

Close-up of a tan snake slithering cautiously on a tree branch, with a vibrant green grasshopper unaware on a nearby leaf

What Do Snakes Eat? A Look at Snakes That Eat Grasshoppers

3 May 2024

Snakes primarily consume grasshoppers and other bugs, and they have special ways of finding and catching these fast-moving animals.

A large corn snake coiled around a rabbit, with its jaws open, in a natural forest setting

What Do Snakes Eat? An In-Depth Look at Predator-Prey Relationships

27 April 2024

For example, rat snakes and pythons are both snakes that have been observed hunting rabbits, and this is largely due to their physical characteristics that make them better suited to hunting and eating larger animals.