Tagged With Urban Wildlife

Dog standing alert with hackles raised, staring intently at a crouched red fox in a wooded area

Will a Fox Attack My Dog? An Evidence-Based Analysis

14 June 2024

Potential dangers and safety measures for dogs when they come into contact with foxes, such as territory disputes, the risk of spreading illness, and how to prevent a fox from attacking a dog.

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.

A glossy black crow with iridescent feathers perched on a fence, eyeing a handful of peanuts on the ground

How to Feed Crows: The Best Things to Offer in Your Yard

7 June 2024

How to bring smart crows to your yard, what to feed them, and how to maintain a feeding station.

A wild brown rat clinging to the trunk of a large oak tree, with its claws dug into the bark and a focused expression

Do Rats Climb Trees? A Look at Their Acrobatic and Arboreal Talents

1 June 2024

Rats are able to climb trees due to their sharp claws and flexible bodies, but this varies between species.

Close-up of a baby robin chick with its mouth open, waiting to be fed

What Do Baby Robins Eat? A Complete Guide to Their Diet

29 May 2024

The parents feed the chicks a diet of insects, worms, and other invertebrates to help them grow quickly in the nest.

Detailed photograph of a stocky brown Norway rat nestled among discarded tires and debris in an abandoned urban lot

Where Do Rats Live? Exploring Their Diverse Habitats

29 May 2024

Where rats are found - in cities and in the country, in different types of environments, and ways to avoid getting an infestation.

Portrait of a curious juvenile opossum standing on its hind legs, with a white face, grey body, and prehensile tail curled around a branch

Should You Keep an Opossum as a Pet? A Look at the Ups and Downs of Keeping Marsupials as Pets

22 May 2024

Opossums have specific care requirements and may even show aggression, so they are not good pets for the average person.

Colorful parrot perched on a branch, curiously eyeing a small pile of raisins on a wooden surface

Can Birds Have Raisins? The Good and Bad

18 May 2024

Raisins can make a healthy snack for certain birds, but they should be given sparingly because of their sugar levels.

Curious duck sitting next to a small litter box, examining it with hesitation

Potty Training Ducks: An Investigation Into Possibilities and Constraints

15 May 2024

Ducks can't be potty trained because of their physical make-up, however, there are ways to deal with duck poop and keep their living space clean.

A plump, brown rabbit nibbling on grass in a meadow, with a raccoon cautiously watching from the bushes in the distance

Do Raccoons Eat Rabbits? An Exploration into Their Predatory Behavior

15 May 2024

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and will eat rabbits if they can get their hands on them, but rabbits are not a main part of their diet.

A budgie perched on the rim of a bowl, curiously looking at a slice of ripe red tomato inside

Can Birds Have Tomatoes? Everything You Need to Know

15 May 2024

Birds can safely consume the fruit as a nutritious treat, however the rest of the plant is poisonous to them.