Opossums are nocturnal marsupials found all across North America. You can identify them by looking for their gray fur, white face, large ears, and bald tails. While they might look intimidating, they generally aren’t aggressive and do their best to avoid humans. Possums might come onto your property in search of potential food sources, shelter, or water sources. They are…
Raccoons are nocturnal mammals that are known for their distinctive black markings on their face that resemble masks. They also have striped tails, making them easily identifiable. Raccoons sometimes make their homes in urban and suburban areas, as it is easier to find food that humans leave in garbage cans or dumpsters. While raccoons are not aggressive, they can wreak…
Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, belong to the marmot family. They are common in North America and are known for digging extensive burrow systems. Unfortunately, these burrows can cause damage to gardens, lawns, and even the foundation of your house. When groundhogs begin burrowing in your yard, they can be hard to get rid of. They tend to hibernate in…
Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes that are easily identifiable by their triangular-shaped heads and rattles on their tails. When they feel threatened, they shake their rattles to deter predators from approaching them. If you hear a rattling sound in the grass, you might be near a rattlesnake. There are 32 species of rattlesnakes found in North America, however, only 3 exist…
Skunks are mammals commonly known for their ability to spray a strong-smelling liquid. This spray comes from their anal glands and is their main form of defense against predators. The spray is incredibly strong smelling because it’s their only defense mechanism. If you have ever walked outside only to smell spray from a skunk, you are probably wondering how to…
Foxes are small to medium sized mammals that are omnivorous, which means they eat both plants and other animals. They have upright, pointy ears and a long bushy tail. While many foxes are orange, they can come in all sorts of colors, including gray or white. The red fox is found in every state from Alaska to Florida. You can…
While you probably know what a squirrel looks like, there are about 65 different species of squirrels living in the United States. The most common types of squirrels include gray squirrels, fox squirrels, reddish squirrels, flying squirrels, and ground squirrels. Each one has different physical characteristics and preferred habitats. Have you been putting out bird feeders only to find that…
Raccoons are nocturnal mammals that you can find in almost every area of the United States. They are easily identifiable by their bushy and striped tails. They often look like they are wearing a mask because of the dark coloring around their eyes. You can often find raccoons rifling through dumpsters or trash cans, as they are scavengers that will…
Rattlesnakes are venomous reptiles that have large bodies and triangular-shaped heads. They are easily identifiable by the rattle at the ends of their tails. When they feel threatened, they shake their tails to make a rattling noise to warn off predators. These snakes are found in almost every area of the United States. There are 32 species of rattlesnakes in…
Rattlesnakes are venomous snakes that have large bodies and triangle-shaped heads. They are called rattlesnakes because they have a rattle at the end of their tail that they shake when they feel threatened. There are about 32 species of rattlesnakes found across North America. That said, there are only 3 types of rattlesnakes found in Florida: eastern diamondback rattlesnakes, dusky…
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