Tagged With Wildlife Interaction

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.

Close-up of a black cat cautiously sniffing at a ladybug on the floor

Can Ladybugs Hurt Cats? What Science Says

12 June 2024

Ladybugs are toxic to cats and can result in drooling, vomiting, and oral and esophageal ulcers if ingested, but they are not toxic or fatal unless ingested in large amounts.

Close-up of a Persian cat's concerned, wide-eyed expression after its whiskers have been trimmed

Why Cutting a Cat's Whiskers Is Harmful: The Risks and Consequences

11 June 2024

Cutting off a cat's whiskers can lead to disorientation and confusion because whiskers help cats understand the space around them and move through it.

Raccoon standing alert in the doorway of a quaint cottage, surrounded by greenery

Can You Have a Pet Raccoon? The Problems With Raccoon Ownership

11 June 2024

Raccoons should not be kept as pets because of their wild instincts, potential to carry diseases, and laws that prohibit them from being kept as pets.

Close-up of a snail with a cracked, decaying shell, surrounded by salt crystals that are drawing moisture from its body

Death by Salt: How Salt Kills Slugs and Snails

5 June 2024

Salt is a drying agent that works by sucking the water out of snails and killing them through osmosis, and different snails have different levels of tolerance to it based on where they live and their species.

A sleek black cat laying a dead mouse at the feet of its owner, who is looking down with a mix of appreciation and mild disgust

Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals? Exploring Instinct and Evolution

29 May 2024

Cats have a tendency to leave their owners presents of dead animals because of their natural hunting instincts and their desire to help their owners improve their hunting abilities.

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.

Close-up of a small red-bellied snake coiled up and resting on a rock

Do Red-Bellied Snakes Have Venom? Information and Tips for Safe Encounters

28 May 2024

Red-bellied snakes are non-venomous and not dangerous to people, and they have red bellies and are on the smaller side.

Close-up portrait of a zebra with flared nostrils, pinned back ears, and narrowed, hostile eyes

Zebra Aggression: Why Are Zebras So Mean?

26 May 2024

Zebras are known for their aggression, and they will often use powerful kicks and bites to protect their herd, territory, and offspring from threats.

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.

A sleeping red panda curled up on a tree branch in a forest setting

Can You Actually Have a Pet Red Panda? A Look at the Laws and Hurdles

16 May 2024

Red pandas are endangered and almost completely unattainable for the average person to legally own because of the special care that they need.