Tagged With Wildlife Interaction

Worried Border Collie keeping a safe distance from a blurred skunk in a backyard

Can Skunk Spray Kill a Dog? Unveiling the Risks and Protections

28 February 2024

Hazards of skunk spray for dogs, such as chemical burns, anemia, and behavioral issues, along with ways to prevent and treat these issues.

Brown rat climbing a textured wall with its sharp claws, showcasing agility in an urban environment

Do Rats Climb Walls? The Science Behind Their Impressive Climbing Prowess

28 February 2024

This review covers a wide range of topics including: the physical features that enable rats to climb, the behaviors that rats use to climb, the challenges that rats face in urban environments, and the methods that are used to control rat populations.

Alert cat mid-leap catching a fly in a sunny home, with a blurred background of an open window and plants

Can Cats Eat Flies? Unveiling the Safety of This Feline Behavior

25 February 2024

Safety and dangers of letting your cat eat flies, their natural hunting instincts, the nutritional value of bugs, and environmental concerns.

Brown rat with large ears peeking out of a hole in an urban alley under moonlight

Do Rats Come Out at Night? A Look at Rodent Nocturnal Behavior

22 February 2024

The nighttime habits of rats, how they've evolved to be creatures of the night, and how urbanization has affected their daily cycles.

Wild rabbit in a grassy field with ears perked up, under the looming shadow of a bird of prey

What Predators Eat Rabbits? A Look at Their Natural Predators

21 February 2024

Rabbit predators range from foxes and coyotes to birds of prey, snakes, and even pet cats, all of which have a profound effect on both the ecosystem and the rabbits themselves.

Pale-brown owl perched on a branch looking down at an alert black domestic shorthair cat below

Do Owls Eat Cats? The Truth About Predation

21 February 2024

Owl attacks on cats are not common and depend on the size of the owl, the availability of urban prey, and the cat's own anti-predator behaviors.

Red-Eared Slider turtle swimming near the surface of a clear pond, showcasing concern on its face

Can Turtles Drown? Understanding Aquatic Risks for Turtles

20 February 2024

Why turtles are at risk of drowning, their diving physiology, anthropogenic threats, conservation strategies, and why understanding turtle biology is key to saving them.

A red cardinal and a blue bird perched hesitantly around bread on a wooden feeder in a tranquil park

Can You Feed Birds Bread? The Science of Bird Feeding

18 February 2024

Effects of giving bread to birds, such as malnutrition, disease, environmental impacts, and how to feed birds responsibly.

Alligator with powerful jaw looking at a partly concealed turtle in a swamp, depicting predator-prey dynamics

Do Alligators Eat Turtles? Insights from Ecological Research

18 February 2024

While alligators eat turtles and their hard shells with their strong teeth, turtles have ways of protecting themselves from predators.

Checkered black and white rabbit nibbling on tomato plant leaves in a sunny garden

Do Rabbits Eat Tomato Plants? Garden Safety and Rabbit Diets Explained

11 February 2024

This article discusses why rabbits like to eat tomatoes and how you can feed tomatoes to your pet rabbit in a healthy way.

Capybara lounging by the water's edge with sunglasses, amid tropical foliage, reflecting a tranquil atmosphere

Why Are Capybaras So Chill? Uncovering the Secrets of Their Serenity

6 February 2024

Their relaxed nature can be attributed to their social hierarchies, choices in living environments, biological stress responses, and interactions with other species.

Majestic Serval cat on guard with an alert posture behind a subtle fence, human observer in the background

Can a Serval Cat Kill a Human? Assessing the Risks

1 February 2024

Evaluating multiple cats' likelihood of being dangerous to people, their hunting skills, temperaments, and unusual cases of aggression.