Just about everyone in the world has seen, felt, or dealt with a fly at some point in their life. They buzz their way into our homes, narrowly escape our newspapers, and eavesdrop on … Read more
The Virginia opossum (Didelphis Virginiana) is a marsupial that lives in North America. They are small mammals that have a pouch to carry their young. Opossums are the only marsupial found in the U.S. … Read more
Coyotes are powerful predators in the wild. A coyote’s size will depend on a few factors, such as the food source, living conditions, health conditions, and more. No matter what size the coyote is, … Read more
A coyote’s den can be a place to raise its young and it can function as a temporary refuge. Dens are a place of protection, not only from predators but from the elements as … Read more
If you’ve ever been camping, then you have probably heard some noises in the middle of the night and wondered what it might be. Opossums are primarily nocturnal, so if you were to hear … Read more
If you’ve found your way to this page, you’re probably wondering what kinds of sounds and noises a coyote makes. You have probably even heard a coyote at least once in your life. Just … Read more
If you’ve ever heard the sound of a pack of coyotes howling then you’ve probably wondered just how close they are. You might even have wondered exactly what coyote tracks look like and if … Read more
As many animals decline in numbers and area, the coyote has adapted well to human encroachment. Some of the traditional views of where coyotes lived before the arrival of European Settlers have been challenged … Read more
Coyotes (Canis latrans) are generally thought of as plains animals but their extreme adaptability has led them to inhabit much of North and Central America. Coyote Habitat Coyote habitats include prairies, and deserts, and … Read more
Highly intelligent and adaptable, the coyote has survived persecution that drove away the wolf, mountain lion, black bear, and other predators once found in much of the contiguous United States. The species maintains its … Read more