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 …

One significant difference between animals and humans is that animals cannot talk. However, this doesn’t mean the animals don’t communicate. Animals can be heard snapping, roaring, and howling to find food, navigate, and attract mates. This list includes six extremely loud animals.  While you may know that a whale can be louder than the sound …

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 …

My neighbor recently asked me if opossums were dangerous as he noticed his cat was hissing at one in his garden. Opossums look fearsome, and I always see them in my garden, so I told him the truth. Opossums are not aggressive or vicious but will defend themselves against pets. Opossums may fight back if …

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 …

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 …

If you have seen birds digging up your lawn, you may have wondered why. In this article, we look at why they do this and how to stop them from destroying your lawn. Birds will dig up your lawn to feed on grubs. The most effective method is to reduce the number of grubs on …