It weighs about as much as a few coins, has barely any eyesight, and keeps paralyzed prey alive in an underground pantry. Meet the northern short-tailed shrew. A Strange Scene in a Wisconsin Garden A homeowner in suburban Wisconsin recently watched something odd unfold in a garden bed. A small, mouse-like animal was hauling a live toad several times its own size across … [Read more...] about Most Americans have a venomous mammal in their yard — and they have no idea
Backyard Wildlife
Man Discovers A Nest Of Baby Bunnies While Mowing — And Builds Them The Cutest Tiny Shelter
A routine lawn-mowing session turned into an unexpected rescue mission when one man noticed something moving in the grass — and instead of driving right past it, he stopped to build a tiny shelter for what he found underneath. Something Was Moving In The Grass The man was mowing his lawn when a patch of grass caught his attention, shifting in a way that clearly wasn't … [Read more...] about Man Discovers A Nest Of Baby Bunnies While Mowing — And Builds Them The Cutest Tiny Shelter
Shameless Squirrel Keeps Making Himself At Home On Man’s Windowsill
When Michael Brent Boyd bought a historic farm in rural Pennsylvania a few years ago, he quickly realized he wasn't the only one living there. A family of squirrels had long considered the property their home, and one particularly confident visitor soon made himself unforgettable. Boyd named the squirrel Rusty, and the cheeky little animal has become a daily part of life on … [Read more...] about Shameless Squirrel Keeps Making Himself At Home On Man’s Windowsill
From Skin and Bones to Fluffy Tails: My Opossum Rescue Mission
One day, a group of opossums showed up in my yard, looking gaunt and sickly. Concerned for their well-being, I contacted a veterinarian. The diagnosis: mange, a debilitating skin disease that can be fatal. Determined to help, I embarked on a mission to nurse these creatures back to health. The Challenge of Mange: Mange is caused by mites that burrow into the skin, causing … [Read more...] about From Skin and Bones to Fluffy Tails: My Opossum Rescue Mission
Skinny Husky Is So Afraid That She Hides In A Corner All Day Until Animal Heroes Save Her
Sadly, there is a lot of suffering in the world, and while we often think of human misery, we must also remember the innocent animals living hard, terrible lives. This is especially true in some regions of the world, as seen in the heartbreaking story of a skinny husky who seemed to have no hope – until animal heroes intervened and gave her a second chance at life. In a … [Read more...] about Skinny Husky Is So Afraid That She Hides In A Corner All Day Until Animal Heroes Save Her