Wild Animals Survival

There are countless species of snake the spread across North America and the rest of the globe, and though most of these snakes are harmless or nearly so, some snakes possess a deadly, poisonous bite. Learning to identify poisonous snakes can help put your mind at ease and also prevent unfortunate run-ins with the more […]

Wild boar are an increasingly pervasive problem throughout North America, and many other parts of the world. These hybrids of European wild pigs and escaped domestic pigs cause billions of dollars in agricultural and property damage every year, out compete other wildlife species and disrupt ecologies that cannot cope with their massive reproductive rates. These

One of the most iconic and intimidating animals on the North American continent is the grizzly bear. Highly photogenic, and a regular fixture in many of our national parks, these immense bears are often the reason why tourists flock to these locations. Plenty of humorous internet videos involving these bears rating campsites and accepting handouts

Mountain lions, also called cougars, are the largest and most impressive wild felines living in North America. These reclusive big cats are sometimes seen in the western part of the nation, commonly inhabiting forests and rocky, mountainous areas though occasionally they dwell on the plains. One many large and charismatic species of wildlife, they are

Opossums, or just possums, or a common sight throughout much of the United States, and is the most well-known and commonly encountered marsupial in North America. Like raccoons, these intelligent animals are known for raiding trash cans and hanging out around human habitation, and more famously known for their defensive behavior of feigning death. Whenever

Out of all of the rodents that populate the world, it is probably mice that have the closest relationship with people. This is because it is mice, more than any others, which are likely to cohabitate with us inside our homes and other structures, whether we want them to or not. Responsible for plenty of

Deer are among the most plentiful and most popular game when it comes to hunting in North America. With a range that stretches from Canada all the way down to the northern part of South America, deer can be found virtually everywhere. Whether you are in pursuit of a trophy rack for your wall, a

Foxes are some of the most cunning, evasive, and beautiful animals on the planet. Long a fixture in culture and folklore around the world, fox’s regularly come into conflict with human interests due to their predation of livestock, usually poultry and their eggs. Foxes are infamous for their problem-solving capability and persistence, striking when you

Owls are some of the most majestic birds of prey, and also one of the few types that have typically nocturnal hunting patterns. Owls rule the night, and may even prey upon other birds of prey when the sun goes down, although they usually subsist on rodents and other small mammals. Owls are equipped with

Love them or hate them, there is no denying that raccoons are intelligent and curious problem solvers… Always looking for food, investigating, and climbing with their highly dexterous paws, these charming, masked mammals play villain and hero alike in folklore stories around the world. More practically, raccoons are known for breaking into attics, trash cans,