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 bear species in North America, the American black bear, the brown bear, and the polar bear. All have the typical mammalian features of eyes, nose, and ears, and I am often asked how good their senses are. All three species of North American bear rely on their sense of smell to find …
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 …
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 as a means of communication with other wolves. Wolves howl to reassemble pack members, warn off other wolf packs from their territory, and …
Wolves are carnivores but have been described as animals that will eat anything in the wild. Around my property, I often find the remains of small mammals. I know this is because of the wolves because I hear them howling almost every night. This article will explain what wolves eat. Wolves are carnivores and feed …
Weasels are primarily nocturnal, small carnivores living across North America. They live a solitary lifestyle and have a varied diet? Weasels are carnivores and will eat almost all animals they find. Weasels eat small mammals, insects, lizards, frogs, birds, and birds’ eggs. They are opportunistic and will store food for later. Weasels eat up to …
Raccoons are charismatic animal species found in North America. You may not have realized you have heard them, as raccoons can make many a variety of sounds. Please read on if you want to know what a raccoon sounds like. Research shows that raccoons make more than 200 different sounds, and each sound indicates a …