I visit many zoos in North America, and at San Diego Zoo they have a great exhibition. When I was there last time, I kept seeing prairie dogs kiss and wanted to know why this unique behavior was. Prairie dogs kiss to greet each other. Prairie dogs are territorial, and the kissing behavior shows …
Prairie dogs were once more prevalent in North America, with one area in Texas housing an incredible 400 million of these small animals. Although their numbers have dwindled, prairie dogs still build amazing underground homes. Prairie dogs live in colonies of up to 1000 animals. They have large burrows, which each house a coterie. Many …
If you live in North America, there is a good chance you have seen a chipmunk. Chipmunks belong to the same family as squirrels and are small, with stubby legs and stripes running down their back. Chipmunks are lively and move about at a fast speed. There are 24 species of chipmunks in North America, and …
Rats are rodents that are medium-sized with long tails. Rats and mice look very similar, and one way to distinguish them is by their size. Rats are much larger than mice. There are two common species of rats; black rats and brown rats. Both have long tails, and they use these in some fantastic ways. Rats have long tails, …
Beavers are North America’s largest rodents and the second-largest after capybaras of South America. Compared to rodents such as rats and mice, beavers are enormous. Beavers grow continuously throughout their lives, with male and female beavers growing to the same weight and length. They reach up to 70lbs but have been known to reach 100lbs. …
Rodents are the most common mammals on Earth, with estimates that out of all mammal species, 40% are rodents. They can be found all over North America, living in various habitats and being kept as pets. There are many species of rodents. These can live on the ground, underground, in the trees, or …
There are two species of beaver in North America; the North American beaver and the mountain beaver. Somebody asked me if they were both species of mammals. Beavers are mammals and have several mammalian traits. Beavers are vertebrates; they have mammary glands that they use to feed their live young, have a four-chambered heart, have …
Porcupines are a widespread group of animals that inhabit almost every continent in the world except for Antarctica. They are divided into two families, old-world porcupines and new-world porcupines. The new world porcupines are mainly found in North America and some parts of northern South America. A porcupines’ main defense is the quills, which they …
I was around a friend’s house recently, and they said that their son wanted a pet and had chosen a mouse. My friend was unsure whether to get their son a mouse and asked me if a pet mouse would attract other animals into the house. I was unsure, so I looked into this so I could …
You may have heard squirrels but not know which animal you were listening to. There are 200 known species of squirrels, and they make various sounds. In North America, squirrels are common in both rural and urban areas. I often hear squirrels and wanted to find out what their different calls mean. Squirrels use sound to protect …
You may have seen a chipmunk before, but have you heard one before. Do you know what sounds they make? Chipmunks make a range of noises that sound like chip-chips, chuck-chucks, and trills. If you have seen a chipmunk, then you know they are one of the most adorable creatures on earth. They have chubby …
When I was researching if beavers make good pets, I came across several articles about beavers’ eyesight, so I wanted to share the information I found. Beavers can see in the dark, but their eyesight is reduced at night. Their vision is more suited to daytime activities; however, a study shows that the beaver has …