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What Do Red Foxes Eat in the Forest?

August 26, 2021
Nearly all foxes are almost entirely opportunistic, omnivorous predators. However, most studies agree that it feeds mostly on small mammals, especially rodents (rats, mice, etc) and lagomorphs (rabbits and hares). All these animals make up around half of the red fox diet including urban and rural settings combined.  What do…

What Do Foxes Eat?

August 26, 2021
Foxes are occasional but opportunistic hunters, eating almost anything from berries and fruit to earthworms and rabbits. They have a varied diet, like bears. Foxes are usually versatile creatures, i.e. in towns or countryside they are just as comfortable as in forests. Notwithstanding the environmental limitations, foxes will soon learn…
Can mice swim

Can Mice Swim?

October 10, 2018
Mice are extremely adaptable mammals. They can survive in almost any kind of environment. Not only this, they are excellent climbers, jumpers and incredibly fast runners too. Since they are nocturnal animals and they cannot see fairly well in the dark, they tend to make up for their poor eyesight…
Are mice smart

Are Mice Smart?

October 10, 2018
Mice are extremely agile little animals. They are most active at night even though their eyesight is not highly developed. However, they can hear and smell very well. They are excellent jumpers and swimmers too. But all these characteristics are quite well known to most of us. What about intelligence?…
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Are Mice Dangerous? Do They Carry Diseases?

October 3, 2018
It is quite common to see mice scurrying across the floor. This is because they usually thrive in close proximity to human habitation. Despite the fact that mice mostly forage out in the wild, they often squeeze their way into homes, especially during winter. Due to their ubiquitous influence in…
Are mice blind

Are Mice Blind? Can They See In The Dark?

September 29, 2018
Mice are most active at night and therefore, they do not usually come out in daylight. They build nests out of soft materials and occupy places that are close to the food sources. That being said, if they really are nocturnal animals, how do they manage to navigate their way…
Are mice nocturnal

Are Mice Nocturnal?

September 28, 2018
Mice are funny and cute little creatures. They tend to rummage through trash cans, food bags and nibble at almost anything. Normally, they forage for food outside during summer but the cold winter compels them to seek out food and shelter in places that are warm and cozy like homes,…
can mice climb stairs

Can Mice Climb Walls? Can Mice Jump?

September 27, 2018
Mice are known to invade homes and cause problems for the homeowners. They are always in search of food and shelter, thus bringing them close to our homes where there are plenty of food sources. What’s more frustrating is that as they eat more food, they tend to multiply rapidly.…
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Do Raccoons Hibernate or Not?

September 26, 2018
Raccoons are highly adaptable mammals, capable of eating a wide variety of foodstuff in different seasons. Due to their restless nature, they are active all year round except for the fact that they often go into a ‘sleep-like’ state (known as Torpor) in severe winter. However, this behavior cannot be…
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