Author: WildLifeFAQ (Mark Jess)
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Are Raccoons Afraid Of Dogs? ????
If a raccoon is cornered or startled by a dog then it will fight back or at least hold its ground. However, raccoons would rather just avoid dogs where they can. Why Are Raccoons Afraid Of Dogs? Generally, a raccoon will be out-sized by a dog – and no wild animal wants to get injured.…
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Do All Raccoons Have Rabies?
No, not all raccoons have rabies. Only 41% of cases of rabies in wildlife are in raccoons. But if bitten it is best to assume that they have rabies as a safety measure. When people think of rabies in the United States, they frequently think of raccoons. They often automatically assume that every raccoon is…
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Can Foxes Climb Trees? ????
Not all foxes climb trees. Though Gray Foxes are often called ‘the tree fox’ and Red Foxes are so agile and adept at jumping that trees pose no real problem to them. Gray Foxes: Can Foxes Climb Trees? The extremely agile and playful Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) is well known as the ‘tree fox’ because…
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Is It Illegal To Kill A Raccoon On Your Property? ????
In many U.S. states and Canada, it is illegal to kill a raccoon on your property without the correct license or outside of the permitted hunting season. Are Raccoons A Protected Species? In most of North America, raccoons are protected by laws governing when and how you can hunt and trap them. There are also…
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What Do Penguins Eat? ????
Penguins eat a variety of different foods – but all are predators. From krill to crustaceans, and squids to sprats – there is something for everyone. Penguin Facts: What Do Penguins Eat? All penguins hunt for food in the oceans – they don’t hunt anything found on land. Depending on where they live and their…
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Can You Eat Penguins? ????
Physically yes – they are just birds and not toxic to humans. However, they are illegal to even touch in many countries so eating them would be impossible. Where Can You Eat Penguins? In virtually all countries of the world – you can’t legally catch or eat penguins. All 18 species of penguin are protected…