Running away from any species of bear is the wrong move. Do not try to outrun a bear. If you run from a bear, its predator instincts will kick in, and it may chase you. Bears are very fast for their size and have great endurance. The brown grizzly bear can run at speeds up …
Brown bears have a varied diet that includes many types of food. In this article, I look at what makes up the diet of a brown bear. Brown bears are omnivores and will eat whatever is edible and available. Brown bears eat mammals, small reptiles and amphibians, fish, plants, fruits, nuts, berries, and insects. They …
If you have ever seen photos of otters holding hands while sleeping in the water, you may have wondered why. In this article, I look into why otters hold hands with each other. Sea otters hold hands to stop drifting apart and losing each other while sleeping in the water. Otters fear losing their mate to …
More coyotes are venturing into urban areas, and I have recently received several emails about whether coyotes are dangerous to humans. Although attacks on people are rare, they become increasingly common as coyotes are more frequently found in urban areas. Coyotes are wild animals, and there have been approximately 350 attacks on people since records …
Arctic foxes are unique in that they can adapt to cold environments. Arctic foxes survive in these conditions because of several adaptations. Arctic foxes have multilayered fur to insulate their bodies against the icy wind. The fur changes to white in the winter to help keep them safe from predators. They have round bodies with …
Raccoons are omnivores and can live on almost any food. If you have raccoons in your yard, you may wonder what foods keep bringing them back or what they eat. In this article, I look at what they eat and how to keep them away from your property. Raccoons are true omnivores and forage for …
Watching some YouTube videos recently on bears, I found that some people left comments asking if bears could climb trees. While most are excellent climbers, not all are. The American black bear is especially fast at climbing, climbing 20 meters in under 10 seconds. Grizzly bear cubs can also climb, but most adult brown bears …
I couldn’t believe how many red foxes I saw on a recent road trip across the state. This made me wonder where else they live. Red foxes live worldwide in Asia, Europe, and North America. They live in diverse climates and habitats, including deserts, woodland, grassland, and mountains. Red foxes also live in urban areas …
We are taught from an early age that bears hibernate, but scientists now agree that bears do not fully hibernate through the winter. Bears enter a state of torpor in winter. Torpor is different from hibernation as bears do not lower their body temperature to match the temperatures outside. This allows bears to wake up …
Feeding badgers in your garden will divide opinions as some people love badgers and others don’t want them anywhere near their homes or gardens. Feeding badgers in your garden helps you understand these nocturnal animals’ characteristics and behavior. Feeding them gives them a source of food that they may not be able to find in …
I have been asked recently about the diet of coyotes. Coyotes are scavengers and will eat whatever food is around. Coyotes are omnivores, but despite this, they favor meat. Three-quarters of a coyote’s diet comprises small mammals, including mice, rabbits, rats, and squirrels. The remainder is fruits, birds, eggs, vegetables, insects, and fish. If you …
Some of the most beautiful breeds begin with the letter J. Exotic breeds such as the Japanese Chip and the Korean Jindo grace this list. The dogs listed below are breeds that the American Kennel Club has recognized. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q …