Tagged With Urban Wildlife

Raccoon with a mischievous expression crawling through an open window and rummaging through a kitchen cabinet

What Do Raccoons Eat? A Look at Their Hunting Behavior

8 May 2024

Raccoons are opportunistic omnivores and will prey on and consume rats, mice, and other small rodents, but they mostly eat plants.

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.

A red-tailed hawk perched on a tree branch, intently watching a white rabbit grazing below in the forest

Do Hawks Eat Rabbits? Exploring the Predator-Prey Relationship

26 April 2024

Hawks have a number of different hunting techniques that allow them to successfully hunt rabbits, which is an important part of the ecosystem as it helps to control the rabbit population.

A black cat with bright yellow eyes sitting calmly on a porch, unfazed by a coyote lurking in the background

Coyotes and Cats: How to Keep Your Cat Safe From Predation

25 April 2024

Coyotes are known to hunt cats, and their diets can be made up of anywhere from 1-35% of cats. There are several non-lethal methods that can be used to keep cats safe from coyotes. These include keeping cats indoors and using deterrents.

Concerned homeowner approaching a small, calm sparrow perched on a shelf in a dimly lit garage, with hand outstretched to guide it outside

How to Get a Bird Out of Your Garage Without Hurting It: Responsible Bird Extraction

23 April 2024

How to get a bird out of your garage, with tips on opening doors, gently guiding it outside, and calling for help from wildlife professionals.

A tabby cat cautiously sniffs the nose of an opossum with its guard up, both animals staring intently at each other in a backyard setting

Will a Possum Kill a Cat? Examining the Risk

19 April 2024

Possums pose little threat to cats and are highly unlikely to kill them, but they will fight back if a cat tries to attack them. There are ways to ensure your cat is protected.

A curious-looking brown rat with a pointed snout and pink tail sitting inside a cozy nest made of shredded newspaper and fabric scraps, surrounded by scattered food items like seeds and nuts

Do Rats Hibernate? Exploring Rodent Winter Survival Strategies

19 April 2024

Ways in which rats have evolved to get through the winter without hibernating, such as increased food intake, changes in nesting behavior, and biological shifts to help maintain body heat.

A sleek black cat crouched low in tall grass, staring intently at a rat in the foreground

What Eats Rats? A Guide to Natural Rat Predators

19 April 2024

Rats are preyed upon by a wide variety of animals, such as snakes, hawks, owls, cats, and even some dogs, all of which have different hunting styles for catching them.

Sleek, grey feral cat cautiously approaching a bowl of wet cat food

What Do Feral Cats Eat? A Look at Their Urban Foraging Behaviors

17 April 2024

What to feed feral cats, their dietary requirements, and how to ensure they stay healthy through proper feeding and colony care.

A coati crouched in a defensive posture, surrounded by lush jungle foliage

Can Coatis Be Dangerous? What You Need to Know About the Threats of Coatis

14 April 2024

Coatis are known to be territorial and even aggressive, and they have sharp claws and teeth, so they would not make good pets and could be dangerous to have in a home.

Photorealistic image of a pigeon perched on a park bench, mid-poop, with a person below having a disgusted expression as the droppings land on their head

Bird Poop Meaning: What Does It Mean If a Bird Poops on You?

2 April 2024

Bird droppings are not symbolic in any way - they are just a coincidence and do not mean anything in terms of luck or spiritualism.

Close-up portrait of a curious-looking raccoon with a distinctive black mask and striped tail

How Long Do Raccoons Live? Understanding Their Longevity

29 March 2024

The average raccoon lives to be about two to three years old. However, there is a lot of variation in how long raccoons live in the wild and in captivity, with things like predators and living in urban areas affecting their life expectancy.