skunks have a peculiar smell ad can be easily mistaken for marijuana. Skunk smell is produced in the sacs below the anus of the skunk and discrete through the anus. Skunk sprays are a type of oil and the smell comes from thiols. The oils can easily stick to any type of surface. This is …
Baby raccoons will leave their den after 10 months. After that, the raccoon is thought to be fully independent. Some baby raccoons will be mostly ready between 8 and 12 months depending on how ready the raccoon is. They typically leave their dens in early spring. Baby raccoons can be inadvertently abandoned by accidentally falling …
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Bats are nimble little animals that use echolocation to find caverns where they can roost. Attics, like caves and tree hollows, are warm and above ground, perfect for a colony of bats to call home. Given their small size, it can be hard to find entry points on the exterior of the home. Call Bat …
It can happen to the best of us and even our loyal friends, the dog. We all go exploring places without assuming the worst, and then – it happens. A skunk appears out of nowhere and takes the dog by surprise by unleashing a fury of what can be best described as rancid, rotten, and …
Squirrels know how to get into our homes and that is no secret. They can find their way into our walls through an entry point outside the home or through the roof. Since squirrels are rodents as well, they will sound like any other rodent who chew their way through their day. So what do …
Getting rid of baby squirrels is not as straightforward as you might think. Mother squirrels give birth to baby squirrels twice a year around the springtime and in the summer. It is in these times that squirrels often break in attics to give birth to them. Baby squirrels are incredibly sensitive animals and are defenceless …
Raccoons are smart, adaptable animals that do well in cities. Though they live naturally in forests, their flexible diet and dexterous paws allow them to find food and shelter within our neighbourhoods. Raccoons are very common in cities and suburbs that encroach on their natural habitats. If there are raccoons in your area, be careful …
Are you hearing noises coming from your attic? If you’re hearing them at night, it’s not a squirrel that is making those noises, but likely a raccoon. Squirrels are up to during the day and sound asleep at night. These are busy little rodents that prefer to go about their business during the light of …
While many other mammals hibernate throughout the winter, raccoons do not. Raccoons simply decrease their activity during the colder winter months. They eat lots of food in the fall so they have the energy to make it through the season, and their fur gets thicker so they can be warmer. If there are raccoons in …
Squirrels can be found on nearly every continent of the world. There are over 200 different species out there, each with its own characteristics and behaviours. Some are arboreal, and some live in the ground. In Canada, the only squirrels you should really worry about are tree squirrels. Tree squirrels are known for breaking into …
