Category: General FAQs

  • Do All Raccoons Have Rabies? ????

    Do All Raccoons Have Rabies? ????

    WildLifeFAQ (Mark Jess)

    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…

  • Can Animals Be Gay?

    Can Animals Be Gay?

    WildLifeFAQ (Mark Jess)

    Yes, if you consider homosexual behaviors in animals as being gay. Scientists have observed this in over 450 animal species. But not all observed species engage in the same homosexual behaviors. Can animals be gay? Preconceived notions about nature influenced how researchers reported and interpreted animal behavior. At worst, researchers would exclude data that deviated…