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Groundhogs, which are large rodents in the marmot family, have thick claws that allow the animal to burrow quickly under the ground. Groundhogs maintain extensive underground networks to store food, raise their young and hide from predators. Knowing how...
One of the many kinds of marsupials found in Australia is the wombat. Wombats come in three species: the Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat, the Southern-hairy Nosed Wombat and the Common Wombat. There are only 100 Northern Hairy-nosed Wombats in the world...
Woodchucks are interesting creatures to observe, because they seem tireless and display insatiable curiosities. Since they never wander far from their burrows, they also happen to be some of the easiest animals to watch.
Although there are several North American spiders that have poisonous bites, only six are dangerous to humans. Of these, only two are considered deadl-- the brown recluse and the black widow spider. Learning to identify poisonous spiders can help you...
Groundhogs, which are large rodents found throughout the eastern half of North America, take center stage every February, when the emergence of the animal dictates the coming of spring. The groundhog is a stout herbivore, sometimes reaching up to 30 lbs...
The burrowing owl is a rather comical looking owl that has been listed as a species of concern in many states. Scientific name Speotyto cunicularia, these cute little guys are easily identified, and a delight for bird watchers.
Ground squirrels emit some of the most varied sounds in the rodent family. Being able to identify their calls will help you to identify the animal and what they are looking for.
There are a number spiders in Australia that are venomous while others only have a painful bite. Many spiders usually avoid biting unless provoked. Spiders in Australia do have distinctions and it is best to know which spiders could be harmful if living...
Australia is known for having some of the world's most fascinating animals, some of which are marsupials. One type of marsupial is the bilby, an endangered species living only in a few deserts in Australia. There are two species of bilby, which are...
If you are considering taking on a rodent for a pet, you need to first determine your readiness for caring for it. Like any pet, rodents are not suited for everybody. They require special care and equipment specific to their needs.
Pet ferrets are inquisitive little creatures that climb into tiny nooks and crannies where they don't belong. While learning how to take care of a ferret, it's a good idea to keep your pet in a cage or in your arms until you have time to ferret proof...
While cute for Groundhog's Day, groundhogs quickly become annoying when they're digging in your yard, burrowing under fences and treating your plants like a salad buffet. There are few ways to humanely keep the pests out of your yard and protect your...
Hamsters are very popular household pets. The Syrian hamster, also called the golden hamster, is the most popular and most common breed of hamster. When purchasing a hamster, it is important to choose and set up the appropriate cage so that the hamster...
Hi! I am Debbie with expertvillage.com and we are still talking about hermit crabs and what we are going to talk about right now is some activities for your hermit crabs, believe it or not, hermit crabs do like to play and they need toys and activities...
Although they resemble their larger cousins, the striped hyena, Aardwolves are harmless animals. They are easy to recognize because of their distinctive appearance, their nocturnal sleep cycle, and their diet of termites.
The Desert Millipede is the common name for any species in the orthoporus genus, although it is also known by other common names. This name most often refers to Orthoporus ornatus. The Desert Millipede is easy to care for and make a popular addition to...
When setting up a terrarium for your pet, it is important to provide a shelter inside the terrarium to give your pet a place to hide. Most pet stores sell a large variety of shelters for use in terrariums. If you are going to use something as a shelter...
While they are among some of the cutest animals in nature, ground squirrels also possess many interesting habits. Because they are a little on the obsessive-compulsive side, observing these animals can be quite a comedic treat.
Hi! I am Debbie with expertvillage.com and we are talking about hermit crabs as some really cool pets for you and your children. We have talked about buying your aquarium and things that you need. Now, we are going to setup you crab area, if you want to...
Ground squirrels have many enemies. Being able to recognize ground squirrel predators will help you to determine the best way to remove ground squirrels from your property or to protect a ground squirrel population in your area.
Scorpions are hairless creatures. Even the Desert Hairy Scorpion does not possess hair. Scorpions do not need to be cleaned and do not attract visible parasites. Therefore, grooming a pet scorpion is not a difficult. Furthermore, all scorpion species...
On behalf of Expert Village I'm Nicole. You wouldn't at first thought think that a reptile would require toys but even things such a stick that I provided for this ball python in this cage this is considered a type of toy for him. Cause they are climbers...
Skunks can be found everywhere in the United States. Although skunks are unwelcome visitors because of the odor of their musk, they are quiet animals and usually won't spray unless they are threatened. With a few humane animal control techniques, you can...
OK, so you're ready to move him into his new enclosure, we're going to get him off of this piece of Terra root cause otherwise he's going to grab hold of that and I'm never going to be able to get him off into his new enclosure. So we got him off of that...
Rabbits make great pets because they're so full of personality. But if they start to scratch you or your belongings, they can become more trouble than their worth. Find out how to teach your pet not to scratch.
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