Animal Life

Gophers and groundhogs; groundhogs and gophers. Aren’t they the same thing? Sometimes, there’s a surging urge to cuddle these woodland rodents. Even if they spend most of their time digging through underground tunnels and feasting on plants, there’s no question that both animals are pretty similar in looks and, essentially, in what they do. If … Read more

Unexpectedly (or if you know your birds, the opposite), big brains run in the crow family. With a whopping 133 species of crows, is it time to be scared of these little geniuses? Well, just like with any genius like yourself, crows are often misunderstood. Well, here’s everything you need to know plus a little … Read more

Springtails are pests, according to all the information available in libraries and from online sources. Not only do they fall into the pest category they exist in huge numbers. The large population might be the most disturbing thing about springtails, since they don’t seem to cause a lot of damage in our homes. These little … Read more

Bats are scaring mammals, more than 1000 species of bats are known till now. From all these species only 10 are those who feed on blood of any other mammals. Majority of the bats feed on the fruits and insects. Almost all the bats that found in US are insect eaters. In fact, in United … Read more

There are many species of spiders that are harmful for the people. Strike of some spiders (brown recluse spiders, black widow etc) can even be lethal for human beings. So, if you locate some spider infestation in your home, then you should immediately take some steps in order to get rid of them. This article … Read more

Frog infestation can become a serious problem for you. And if a frog is placed in your yard then this is not less then a headache for you and your neighborhood. Sounds made by frogs are not less then music for many people. But this music turns into a nightmare when you try to sleep … Read more

If there is food around, this annoying little creature will probably be close by. Most people are familiar with the fruit fly, whether they have experienced them in a home, a restaurant or in the grocery store. The flies are particularly attracted to food items such as fruits and vegetables that are over-ripe or have … Read more

For some people this may not seem like a serious problem. Many people look at chipmunks or twelve-line ground squirrels as cute and not annoying at all. But gardeners and lawn-care people know that the chipmunk can cause significant damage to a garden or lawn. These small, energetic animals love fresh green plants and may … Read more

Homeowners and property owners who are considering ridding themselves of wasps without the aid of a professional exterminator would be wise to learn as much as possible about the insect and its habits first. Much of the literature on wasps indicates that there are some types that can be hazardous to human and pet health, … Read more

Cats, dogs and other animals sneeze for the same reasons that human beings do. This individual animal may have a lung, throat or nasal condition that leads to sneezing. Some object may cause the nose to itch or “tickle” just as it could with a human being. But most veterinarians and pet experts have found … Read more

One comedian answered this question with the humorous answer that his cat coughed up hairballs because it was choking. The answer is so obvious that it’s almost funny. That answer is also very true. Cats have fur that is loose enough to come out when the animal cleans and “grooms.” Cat tongues are quite rough, … Read more

Nearly everyone has seen the family pet or another dog lying down and licking his feet. Some people, the more curious, probably wonder why a dog does this particular thing. It may be wise to first understand that several members of the animal kingdom lick their feet, for several reasons. A dog licking its feet … Read more

There are several opinions and theories on this particular issue, but the most widely help idea on why birds sing at night is for communication, just as daytime singing is used for communication. Bird experts realize that individual birds “talk” with each other during mating periods and to let other birds know they are in … Read more

For this interesting question, there is really a double answer. According to those in the know about big-cat biology, tigers have fur that is striped and skin that is striped. This is similar to the spotted skin on other large cats, such as the jaguar. But the other “why” really focuses on what the striped … Read more

This process is sometimes known as bioaccumulation. Some studies show a distinction between “biomagnification” and “bioaccumulation.” Magnification occurs as the substance transfers across levels of the food chain, while accumulation can and does occur within a specific level. Basically, biomagnification is the accumulation or build-up of trace amounts of a substance, which are transferred through … Read more

This tiny fur-bearing animal is a close relative of the rabbit. In fact, this rather cute animal is sometimes given the common name “rock rabbit.” The pika has a distinctive squeal or call that is very high-pitched and sometimes compared to a whistle. This is most often heard during times of perceived danger when the … Read more