Tagged With Wildlife Interaction

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.

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.

Tabby cat licking her healthy newborn kittens in a cozy nest

The Harsh Truth: Why Do Cats Eat Their Own Kittens?

13 May 2024

Cats might eat their kittens because of evolution that dictates the strongest offspring are the most likely to survive.

Gila monster crawling over a rocky desert landscape, alert and ready to defend itself

Do Lizards Have Poison? The Science of Lizard Toxins

10 May 2024

While there are no poisonous lizards, some, such as the Gila monster, have venom glands and can deliver a venomous bite, although it's not particularly harmful to people.

Detailed image of a black rat snake slithering towards a coiled copperhead snake, with a rocky, wooded hillside in the background

Can Black Snakes Kill Copperheads? The Fascinating Predator-Prey Relationship

10 May 2024

Black snakes, which include rat snakes and racers, are known to search for and consume copperheads, which helps keep the ecosystem in check.

Realistic image of a black racer snake winding up a tree towards a bird's nest

Snakes Eating Birds: A Coevolutionary Arms Race

10 May 2024

The ways in which snakes have adapted to be better bird hunters, including how they hunt and the ways in which birds have evolved to avoid predation.

Close-up of a gloved hand using an eyedropper to feed a gaping-mouthed baby bird with grey feathers

How to Feed a Baby Bird: Expert Advice on the Right Diet

8 May 2024

Feeding baby birds properly involves knowing what they eat, when they eat, and how they grow so that you can help them get back to the wild.

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.

Owner gently petting a Burmese cat and Angora rabbit simultaneously on a couch, showcasing their relaxed and comfortable coexistence

Can Cats and Rabbits Live Together? Overcoming the Predator-Prey Relationship

7 May 2024

The potential problems and dangers of housing rabbits and cats in the same home, such as their varying care requirements and temperaments.

Close-up of a calico cat's paw gently touching the vibrant green leaves of a Maranta Leuconeura plant

Do Prayer Plants Hurt Cats? What Pet Parents Should Know

1 May 2024

Prayer plants can be poisonous to cats when eaten and can result in mouth pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, but they are also good for cleaning the air in your home.

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.

A large brown rat cautiously approaching a cockroach on a kitchen floor, with a predatory expression

Do Rats Eat Cockroaches? Uncovering Nature's Surprising Symbiosis

27 April 2024

Rats are opportunistic omnivores and will consume cockroaches, which has implications for both public health and pest control efforts.