A stocky, medium-sized cat, the lynx is distributed throughout the Northern hemisphere. There are four species of lynx worldwide, but only two in North America. The Canadian lynx Lynx canadensis, Iberian lynx Lynx pardinus, and Eurasian lynx Lynx Lynx look remarkably similar, but have different behavioral adaptations to suit life in their different parts of …
The red fox is a common sight in North America, and I wanted to find out how they navigate. Foxes have excellent eyesight and night vision, which allows them to navigate at night. Foxes have a perfect sense of smell and hearing, which they use to detect prey even in the darkest conditions. A fox’s …
You may have heard foxes breeding as they scream when trying to attract a mate and sometimes when breeding. If you hear a fox scream, you can ensure that the breeding season has started. Mating season starts in December to January, and foxes become more vocal at this time. Vixens come into heat for three …
Foxes see, hear, and smell the world differently from ourselves. While we mainly rely on our eyesight to perceive the world around us, foxes use all their senses. Foxes have an excellent sight at close-range but have problems seeing static objects. They do not have good color vision and have problems seeing long distances. Foxes …
You may have heard a fox screaming and wondered what could make that sound, but this is not the only type of communication that foxes use. Foxes are social animals and use various ways to communicate. Communication is vital within the social group and outside it. Foxes use sounds, smells, and gestures to communicate. Foxes …
Fox cubs are typically born in March and need to learn how to hunt for their food to survive. By late April or May, the tiny cubs can be seen coming out of their dens and playing. Play is a fantastic way for cubs to learn to hunt and is essential for their survival. Foxes …
There are three species of bear in North America, the American black bear, brown bear, and polar bear. All have the typical mammalian features of eyes, nose, and ears, and I am often asked how good their senses are. In this article, we find out. All three species of North American bear rely on their …
Coyotes are four-legged canines found in North America. To thrive and survive, each season is different for them. Coyotes are often misjudged and have a terrible reputation, especially among farmers. However, most people’s perceptions of coyotes come from misguided information. To better understand coyotes, we need to see their behavior throughout the year. In this …
Coyotes can be found in various parts of the U.S. and Canada and are very common in the wild and urban areas. You may have come across this animal without realizing it. Many people mistake coyotes for medium-sized dogs, especially when they don’t know the difference. Coyotes may not be the largest animals in the …
Cougars are the largest wild cat in North America and from the Yukon down to South America. I watched a video the other day with my friend, and he asked me if they had good senses. Cougars have an excellent sense of vision and hearing, which allows them to hunt their prey successfully. Cougars can …
Hearing a wolf howl is one of nature’s most incredible sounds, but you may not know its reasons. In this article, we look at how wolves communicate with each other. Wolves howl to communicate with other wolves. Wolves howl to assemble pack members, protect their territory from other packs, and communicate their location to pack …
Cougars were once widespread throughout North America, but two-thirds of their original range has now been lost to humans. However, they can still be found as far north as Canada. Cougars live in the U.S. and Canada and are found mainly in the west. There is also a small population that can be found in …