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Wild Animals/Questions Answered by Expert Jonathan Wright

SubjectDate Asked
animals in creeks2/9/2012
  Q: do you know those tunnels under roads and around a creek. What animals live in that tunnel and also ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
burrows2/9/2012
  Q: i have what appears to be a burrow in our back yard with three openings all about 3 inch wide we ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have taken 3 inches to be equivalent to ...
Animal fights2/8/2012
  Q: In a magical world where sharks can swim in the air who would win in a fight between a bear, a shark ...
  A: Please note that I don't answer this type of question. Please address the question to the ...
animals in tunnels2/7/2012
  Q: do you know those tunnels under roads and around a creek. What animals live in that tunnel and also ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Do any animals kill sexual rivals?2/7/2012
  Q: Jonathan, Are there any known instances of female mammals (other than man) who kill sexual rivals ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The spotted hyena lives in sociities where ...
Saw a post you put on,about a small animal you saw in mid michigan, I was beginning to think I am the only one who saw such an animal, it has a rather large an bushy tail, it is brown, lack in coilor, has smallish ears, small face, short legs, feet and lo2/6/2012
  Q: I sorry I thought I was typing in the right place, was so excited to find your entry..
  A: Hallo Beatrice Thanks for your e-mail, kind comments and your votes. I also wish to thank the ...
Siberian Tigers2/6/2012
  Q: I'm doing the research project at school on Siberian Tigers and was wondering if you could answer ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the names 'Siberian tiger' ...
Animal Identification2/4/2012
  Q: I live in a condo and I always put food out for the birds. This morning there was an animal out ...
  A: I agree with you. I thought this was the most likely animal. I just wanted the measurements to ...
Captivity vs. Wild2/1/2012
  Q: What can you tell me about an animal's average lifespan in captivity, such as a zoo, compared to the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Please note that many animal ...
animal tracks1/31/2012
  Q: I saw these animal tracks in my backyard today and could you just check what animal tracks are these ...
  A: I would have thought the chances of the second photo being fox prints to be about 90%, a lot less ...
animal tracks1/30/2012
  Q: I saw these animal tracks in my backyard today and could you just check what animal tracks are these ...
  A: which is much clearer than the first one. I am fairly sure that the tracks were made by a red fox. ...
Burrow hole in my yard1/30/2012
  Q: I read the description of the burrow hole in the Paradise valley yard. I live in Gilbert, off a golf ...
  A: Please can you give me some additional information. Are the height and width of the burrow entrance ...
About becoming an animal behavorist1/21/2012
  Q: I am currently at the end of my first semester of grade 12. I love animals and since I was little, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I suggest that you visit a ...
Are?1/19/2012
  Q: Are penguins highly/supremely intelligent? Do they really have big brains compared to their body ...
  A: I have tried to combine information from the different questions and wish to thank the authors of ...
British Snakes (?)1/18/2012
  Q: Is it true that there are no snakes in Ireland? Are there any on the island of Great Britain? If ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are no snakes in Ireland. This is ...
large black cat1/17/2012
  Q: I was watching deer feed in my yard this morning at 10:30, sky is overcast, distance to deer ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The measurements and size seem to indicate ...
Sir David Attenborough1/16/2012
  Q: Greetings. I am Mr Washington. I am not sure if this question is related to the topic of wild ...
  A: You may find http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Attenborough useful. I have decided to answer this ...
monkeys in zoos and the wild1/16/2012
  Q: I am doing a school research project and i would like to know the statistics for monkeys lives in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
banana thief1/12/2012
  Q: Over the last 2 weeks I have had 4 bananas taken from my fruit bowl. The banana has been carefully ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I am pretty sure that your visitor is a ...
monkeys in zoos and the wild1/12/2012
  Q: I am doing a school research project and i would like to know the statistics for monkeys lives in ...
  A: Please let me have details about your research project and the statistical information you are ...
Large Blact Cat (Panther/Jaguar)1/8/2012
  Q: I read the other reports about Northern Louisianans saying they saw a large black cat, well add me ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I find the term 'black ...
What could this be??1/6/2012
  Q: There is an animal that keeps leaving scat piles all over my fenced-in back yard. I have no pets ...
  A: Please can you give me some measurements of the individual droppings i.e. length times width, as ...
Small pile of pebbles1/5/2012
  Q: We live in upstate NY. Yesterday a small pile of little pebbles appeared on our driveway. They ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. One possibility is a packrat or woodrat. ...
snake eyes1/2/2012
  Q: I live in an area that is home to copperhead and rattle snakes. This year we killed a copperhead in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the reflective layer is the ...
manatee/dugong12/28/2011
  Q: I read your previous answer to a similar question; my desire is to expand it just a bit. Most of the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the easiest way to ...
sloths12/13/2011
  Q: Are sloths legal in Massachusetts?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
sloths12/13/2011
  Q: Are sloths legal in the state of Massachuseets? I live in New Bedford, Ma. Thank You Yvonne
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Arctic foxes12/9/2011
  Q: Is it true arctic foxes do not wag their tails? What are some other behavioral differences between ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. MC refers to the Marsha;l ...
animal droppings12/5/2011
  Q: These droppings were in my wildlife friendly garden in Dorset UK. The garden is enclosed but rats ...
  A: I also wish to thank the photographers, authors and illustrators who provided the information I ...
Big cat with ringed tail12/3/2011
  Q: This is not a question, I sent a comment previously and don't know if it went through. You are ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Pandas12/2/2011
  Q: What is a genetic disease of a Giant Panda? Are webbed feet a dominant trait or a recessive trait ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
crittercam11/16/2011
  Q: can you help me find a website where i can watch crittercams? a crittercam, as you may or may not ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The following websites should be useful: ...
Bengal Tigers11/16/2011
  Q: This is a scenerio from a genetics activity. In most cases teachers make up the genes and traits so ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-__faehfts ...
Big cats11/14/2011
  Q: I am very interested in Big cats and I would love to start working with them as volunteer work. I ...
  A: Hallo Taylor Thanks for your e-mail. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
what is it?11/14/2011
  Q: this animal was the size of squirrel, it was all black with mane around the neck and it crawled flat ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Great White Sharks11/14/2011
  Q: I am curious as to the reasons why great white sharks are unable to live long-term in captivity ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
what are the advantages of keeping animals in zoo?11/13/2011
  Q: I'm doing a speech about the good things of keeping animals in the zoo. Can you tell several of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note, I think you should talk about ...
dangers of illegal ownership of tigers11/13/2011
  Q: I am doing a research paper on illegal ownership of tigers and I was wondering if you could tell me ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I’ll restrict my answer to pet tigers in ...
The Asian tapir11/10/2011
  Q: I've got your address from my friend and study mate Dimitri. He was verry happy and satisfied with ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. MC85 refers to Volume 85 of ...
komodo dragon11/10/2011
  Q: Jonathan. Hope all is well. What is the shape of a komodo dragon's teeth and what are they ...
  A: I hope you are well. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Some of the sites ...
big cats and veterinarian careers11/8/2011
  Q: I have been researching careers for my Vet Assisting academy at my high school and I have found it ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have had many questions from people who ...
what is it?11/8/2011
  Q: this animal was the size of squirrel, it was all black with mane around the neck and it crawled flat ...
  A: Please let me know roughly where you live. If you also give me a few measurements of the animal e.g. ...
The gorilla11/5/2011
  Q: I am a student from Belgium and for my thesis i talk about the gorilla.I have almost all the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You are lucky to be doing a thesis about ...
Toughest animals 1 on 1 fight11/4/2011
  Q: I am a Business Manager by profession, but my true passion and interests are in wildlife and nature. ...
  A: There are many people interestd in this subject, but I'm afraid that it is impossible to produce a ...
Solitary wild animal psychology10/31/2011
  Q: It has often been noted that humans are a social species so that they often develop mental illness ...
  A: I have tried to answer it using my knowledge of animal behaviour (I did two courses at college) and ...
Urban Foxes10/31/2011
  Q: I have been continuing my YouTube viewing of animals, and have observed several instances of foxes ...
  A: It's good to be in touch again. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. A few ...
strange looking animals10/29/2011
  Q: About 15 years ago I was jogging near Rouge Park in Detroit. and discovered 2 small dead brownish ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Short-tailed mammals include 1. The ...
Phylogenetic Trees10/26/2011
  Q: I have a few questions about phylogenetic trees and constructing one containing these specific ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid it would be very difficult for ...
Phylogenetic Trees10/25/2011
  Q: I have a few questions about phylogenetic trees and constructing one containing these specific ...
  A: I have used the information in the earlier answer you kindly sent. I think the easiest way to do ...
Help!10/25/2011
  Q: Why is the preservation of habitats important to the survival of animal species. P.S: This is not ...
  A: Many animals are adapted to particular habitats. Animals adaptd to live in trees may not survive if ...
Please identify this animal10/20/2011
  Q: We have an animal in our yard that is the size and color of a woodchuck but it has a rat like ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. From the description, I think it could be ...
gorilla leopard encounters and fights10/15/2011
  Q: hey jonathan so ive heard of several encounters between gorillas and leopards, one where a black ...
  A: I have found no proof that gorillas have ever coexisted with lions. I saw a TV documentary a few ...
gorilla leopard encounters and fights10/15/2011
  Q: hey jonathan so ive heard of several encounters between gorillas and leopards, one where a black ...
  A: I suspect this is an Interspecies Conflict Question and you should send your question to this ...
gorilla leopard encounters and fights10/15/2011
  Q: hey jonathan so ive heard of several encounters between gorillas and leopards, one where a black ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that a lot of the information ...
zoo cleanliness10/13/2011
  Q: i wonder how the enclosure of an animals are cleaned in the zoo..becuz there would be possible ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I can't give a definitive ...
hyenas and wolves10/2/2011
  Q: I would also like to know which animal is more intelligent a wolf or hyena.my final last question is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. I can't give a definitive answer for ...
Capuchin Monkey behavior9/28/2011
  Q: Wright, My name is Jasper, and I am conducting an independent study for school on the behavior, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There is a lot of information about social ...
hyenas and wolves9/28/2011
  Q: I would also like to know which animal is more intelligent a wolf or hyena.my final last question is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the bulk of the ...
Servals and sault ste marie9/22/2011
  Q: Are servals allowed in sault ste marie as pets with cities permit please let me know before i get ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
protecting oneself from jaguar attack9/18/2011
  Q: I will be building a camp near the Burro Burro river. My website is junglehut.tv to show this is a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, when I was a student, I ...
Squirrel Behavior9/11/2011
  Q: Are squirrels capabable of picking up pebbles and broked bits of glass and transporting them? A ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
gorilla enclosure9/8/2011
  Q: I am a teacher in Australia and set Grade 6 a task involving the design of a western lowland gorilla ...
  A: I had several questions that came together. I helped students with some and did this by looking up ...
Duck Eggs on the Roof9/6/2011
  Q: We live in Florida and I believe these are Muscovey Ducks: We have at least four large duck eggs ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It would be unusual for a duck to lay eggs ...
wild mouse identification - southeastern Ontario, Canada9/3/2011
  Q: I was walking along a sparcely travelled gravel road in a heavily wooded area near a lake in the ...
  A: I also wish to thnk the authors of the websites I used. I think that you saw a young jumping mouse. ...
Burrow8/31/2011
  Q: I live in finchley,north london, and have just discovered an animal burrow on the edge of a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I must admit that it's good to have a ...
Big British Cats8/29/2011
  Q: first let me apologize that in my last query I thanked you for writing about weasels. I should have ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that this is a very ...
Mouse Relief8/28/2011
  Q: I've a similar one about mice. A YouTube video showed a small black mouse sauntering across a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.nomice.com/ gives details about ...
Wild cat in CT8/26/2011
  Q: Howdy, I live in New Milford CT, and just caught sight of a large cat...it was the size of a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Western Lowland Gorilla8/24/2011
  Q: What sort of enclosure do they live in? What sort of features does it have?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. If you key 'gorilla enclosures' into a ...
Gorilla Strength8/22/2011
  Q: Hey. So, I hear these things about how gorillas are really strong, i usually hear between 5-20 times ...
  A: I had a look at one of the animal conflict websites and saw a conflict between an animated gorilla ...
Gorilla Strength8/21/2011
  Q: Hey. So, I hear these things about how gorillas are really strong, i usually hear between 5-20 times ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the only leopard is the big ...
Gorilla Strength8/20/2011
  Q: Hey. So, I hear these things about how gorillas are really strong, i usually hear between 5-20 times ...
  A: Hallo Lucas Thanks for the questions. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I ...
Weird looking Dog?8/18/2011
  Q: I live in Sutton, Ma. I was standing in my kitchen gazing out the window and observed a strange ...
  A: Hallo Barry Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Otter Relief8/17/2011
  Q: Wright, Otters are something you know about, correct? I often watch YouTube videos of animals, and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. J. Scott Shannon ...
sloths8/14/2011
  Q: can i own a pet sloth in mount laurel, nj. if i can where could i get one. and how much are they? ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Sloths are counted as exotic animals in ...
hyena8/14/2011
  Q: I saw from the net that both Hyena species- spotted and striped,occur in eastern Africa , ranges ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note there are three species of ...
Identifying feces8/13/2011
  Q: We have a 'trail' of feces running down an outside wall from rafters. There is an accumulated gob ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authorsof the websites I used. http://icwdm.org/inspection/scat1.asp shows ...
Small burrowing animal in Northwest Florida8/9/2011
  Q: I have a small hole in my yard that has been there for at least 3 years. It is probably 2-3 inches ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the hole may be ...
Feces8/6/2011
  Q: I have been finding feces in garage. It's blackish-brown in color, about 3/4" long with slight ...
  A: As it is quite dificult to determine the animal that makes relatively small faeces, please can you ...
Animal faeces7/30/2011
  Q: I had a guinea fowl hen sitting on 20+ eggs for almost a week, in a stable, hidden by an old door. ...
  A: I apologise for the delay in answering. I wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First ...
Bat bites?7/29/2011
  Q: A few days ago, I woke up with two bite marks about 5mm apart on my arm, and a cluster of bite marks ...
  A: Please note that I am not a doctor and cannot provide medical information over the internet. It ...
wild animal attack7/28/2011
  Q: I have a pen outside covered with chicken wire and my cats like to spend time there We live in south ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm sorry to hear about your cat. ...
strange animal in Connecticut7/27/2011
  Q: Note the question from "Pamela" in 2007 re: a large cat-like animal with long legs, short hair, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
unkown animal7/27/2011
  Q: A few years ago, I lived in Hemet, Ca. Reinhardt Canyon (92545) specifically, where the terrain is ...
  A: Hallo Mike Thanks for the question. i also wish to thank the authors of the website. The colour, ...
animal sound?7/26/2011
  Q: My husband and I where sleeping in our trailer in the woods close to athens al. In the early ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
wild animal dung7/23/2011
  Q: We have found a pile of dung on the back of our property that does not look like any of the wild ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
wild animal dung7/23/2011
  Q: We have found a pile of dung on the back of our property that does not look like any of the wild ...
  A: I assume that the pile of dung is the size of a dinner plate. Please can you let me know the size ...
Marks on tree7/21/2011
  Q: My brother lives in Cornelius, NC, just north of Charlotte.  His property is surrounded by very tall ...
  A: Unfortunately, the scratches could have been made by various animals and I'm sorry I can't give a ...
Cat Like Animal7/18/2011
  Q: I live in North Haven Ct. Two days ago I saw a cat like animal as described by the person from ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, ...
injured squirrel7/16/2011
  Q: A cat injured a squirrel. It was in shock. It seems to be getting better,but it is not moving its ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm not a vet and I can't give medical ...
Baby Bird7/14/2011
  Q: my two daughters have been nursing a baby bird for two weeks, feeding it etc. we have it in a box ...
  A: You have not stated what kind of bird it is, but many baby birds would be ready to fledge after ...
baby robins7/14/2011
  Q: I have baby robins living under my deck. They are about 10 days old. About 2 days ago I noticed that ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It is probably best to leave the robins ...
My rabbit is finally freed-- what now?7/13/2011
  Q: I've raised a baby Cottontail female since she was about a week old. She has quite a daring spirit ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. From what you have said, Brownie ...
How do I become a wolf caretaker?7/11/2011
  Q: I love wolves, in fact, I have a passion for them. I want to study to become a wolf caretaker at a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I sued. I suggest that you apply to do volunteer ...
Creepy bird catcher7/10/2011
  Q: Rural northern North Carolina. 11:30am this morning my wife yells, "David, look out back at the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Mola Mola7/9/2011
  Q: Do Mola Mola appear nowadays? Are they Extinct? My teacher showed me a passage about them and am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are estimated to be millions of ...
Robin Nest7/8/2011
  Q: How long after baby robins leave the nest is it safe to remove the nest? Once they fly out of the ...
  A: Once the baby robins leave the nest, they do not return. It may be worthwhile contacting a local ...
Mola Mola7/8/2011
  Q: Do Mola Mola appear nowadays? Are they Extinct? My teacher showed me a passage about them and am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The ocean sunfish (Mola mola) still ...
Bat's digestive system7/7/2011
  Q: I was informed by a friend that the bat eats and excretes through the same orifice. Though I have ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Bats are mammals and all mammals have a ...
geography7/6/2011
  Q: what is the longest snake in the world?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Wolves7/4/2011
  Q: Could you please help settle a discussion? Were wolves ever native to: a) The Grand Canyon in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. a) Yes, wolves were native to the Grand ...
Identifying animal7/3/2011
  Q: During Sir Francis Drake's exploration on the California Coast in 1579, he encountered an animal. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authos of the websites I used. ...
robis/ gestation6/29/2011
  Q: I have a nest right outside my back door on my outside light, just wondering how long the eggs will ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the webistes I used. ...
Animal behaviour6/28/2011
  Q: My question is as follows; How does animal behaivour differ between Asian elephants in the zoo and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authos of the websites I used. Please note that zoos vary in the way they ...
platypus6/28/2011
  Q: could you have a platypus as a pet and if you could have one how much would it $ if not WHY.
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Nursing baby bats6/27/2011
  Q: I am living in southern Spain near Malaga and my daughter found four tiny baby bats on the floor of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, thank you for looking after ...
Duck leg6/26/2011
  Q: I found a duck with a broken leg around its "knee". The bone has already grown back together but it ...
  A: From your information, the duck seems to need veterinary care and an operation, otherwise it will ...
Robin6/24/2011
  Q:  We had a very bad storm here the other day and a baby robin fell out of its nest.  It is too young ...
  A: Please contact a wildlife rehabitator or bird charity as soon as possible. I think you are probably ...
horse release endorphins6/23/2011
  Q: what happens if an animal releases endorphins? i am not a biology student. is releasing endorphins ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I know very little about ...
Robin's Nest6/22/2011
  Q: I have a robin's nest in a tree that hangs over my balcony. Our whole family has enjoyed watching ...
  A: Hallo Lisa Thank you for the follow-up information. I also wish to thank the authors of the ...
Duckling and move from the nest6/20/2011
  Q: Hi we have a wild mallard with 12 chicks just hatched how long before they will move from the nest?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
baby rabbits6/17/2011
  Q: read your response to Laurie's question regarding baby rabbits. Nest is in the middle of my garden, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Duck Eggs6/17/2011
  Q: A duck has laid its eggs under one of our bushes in the mulch. I monitored her for the first two ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. A duck doesn't need to sit on her eggs all ...
found 2 baby robins6/16/2011
  Q: I found 2 baby robins in my front yard, saw the nest and place them back, I also watch the mom ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please read ...
black wild cat in Ct6/15/2011
  Q: Today while driving down a rural road in Salisbury CT I saw a large sleek muscular feline. It turned ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
three toed sloth6/14/2011
  Q: I am not sure where else to ask this. Is it legal to own a taxidermic three toed sloth? I know they ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid that the law is a bit confused ...
Robin and her babies6/13/2011
  Q: On Thursday, I saw a Mother robin feeding her 4 babies in a nest that is perched atop a wreath on ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the simplest explanation was that ...
Pet Wolf6/9/2011
  Q: I want a pet wolf, and I was wondering if they're legal to own in Wisconsin or whether or not I need ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
found dead robin could it be mother6/8/2011
  Q: This is our third year having a nest in our tree outside our bedroom window...I've seen the mother ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid I can't tell you if the dead ...
Robin Eggs6/7/2011
  Q: I have had a robin nest in my window sill for the past 3 years. After the robin laid her eggs this ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, incubating eggs is largely ...
robins6/6/2011
  Q: We have been watching a mother feeding her young in a nest just outside our window for abouweek now. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. After the eggs hatch, the young ...
working with animals6/5/2011
  Q: hey im 15-16 and im wanting to do something to help the earth as a future, and i think ive been ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I advise you to try some voluntary work in ...
Large garden animals in France6/2/2011
  Q: I live in Deux-Sevres, France, 79190 which borders a wood in central France & have many wild animals ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the most likely animal is a red ...
Some kind of cat6/2/2011
  Q: On our Game cam I found 3 pictures of cats one I know is a bobcat the other 2 I am very unsure of . ...
  A: Unfortunately, the picture is a bit fuzzy and I can't make a positive identification. It looks a bit ...
Mystery Man6/1/2011
  Q: I have an extra credit assignment for my Color Theory class at Art Institute online. I have to ...
  A: I have looked at various websites for pictures of George Adamson and I'm pretty sure he's not the ...
wiesel6/1/2011
  Q: I live in the hills in No Orange County California9near Disnerland) I just saw a brown weasel-type ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that you have stated if the 12 ...
Birds and their ability to fly5/31/2011
  Q: I have a bird nest in my backyard with three young birds in the nest, which I believe to be Robin's ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Abandoned baby Robins - do I check/remove the nest?5/31/2011
  Q: I didn't see my exact question posted, so I'm asking for your advice. We've had the pleasure of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
mallard duck5/29/2011
  Q: i have a female mallard who has made her nest (using pieces of foam flotation devices) on the deck ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, ...
Baby Robins5/29/2011
  Q: A Robin's nest was built near the ceiling in a decorative wreath hanging on the porch next to our ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Unfortunately, I don't think there's much ...
Foxes5/28/2011
  Q: We have a family of foxes on our property. We have 3 acres around our house and the foxes (6 or 7 ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Raccoon behavior5/28/2011
  Q: In our community keeping chickens has become quite popular but the local wildlife- mainly raccoons ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that there may not be a ...
Help with ID of dropping5/26/2011
  Q: We live in Denver, CO and recently discovered a curious dropping on the ledge of our planter box. ...
  A: Please could you measure he dropping (length and width). It is difficult to identify animals from ...
rabbits5/26/2011
  Q: My cat attacked a wild baby bunny and i was wondering what we could feed it: coconut milk or rice ...
  A: Please note that I have no training as a wildlife veterinarian. You should contact a wildlife ...
Arctic foxes5/25/2011
  Q: and I'm a fifth grader doing a report on Arctic foxes. I was wondering if you could answer a few ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I am not an expert on ...
question5/25/2011
  Q: for how long can elephant lion and leopard, cheater be pregnant and how many children they can have? ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. African elephant: 1 calf born after ...
panthers5/25/2011
  Q: In the small town I live in in Western N.C.it is a well known fact that in the early 50's a local ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that some of the information ...
Babies in outhouse5/24/2011
  Q: So I took down the old outhouse up at my cabin it hasn't been used in probably over a decade so it ...
  A: I suggest that you contact a local wildlife organisation or veterinarian as soon as possible. As the ...
Duck eggs5/23/2011
  Q: I have a pond behind my house where multiple ducks live. They are large black ducks with white head ...
  A: I'm glad that a duck has returned. The ducks don't start incubating their eggs until the clutch is ...
identifying duck species5/23/2011
  Q: do you have any idea what kind of duck this is? the picture was taken in Seward Park in the state ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The nearest bird I can find is the great ...
moles5/21/2011
  Q: Jonathan! I am asking this for a co-worker. He states that he wants to get rid of the mole/moles ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that several of the websites ...
baby hatchling robin abandoned?5/19/2011
  Q: A crow took some from a nest today and left just one. The parents chased him off and then stayed on ...
  A: It is best to leave the robin where it is. It is very difficult for most people to look after robin ...
The african savannah5/19/2011
  Q: I am doing a project on the african savannah and I need to find a third level consumer. Is a lion a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
why do whales5/18/2011
  Q: why do whales migrate
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that not all whales migrate, ...
Duck eggs5/18/2011
  Q: I have a pond behind my house where multiple ducks live. They are large black ducks with white head ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Animals5/16/2011
  Q: What are some frequently asked question that people ask you?
  A: Some of the most frequently asked questions include the following: 1. I found a baby rabbit and ...
Abandoned Robin's nest5/16/2011
  Q: Robin's built a nest within my porch which i moved to a 'platform' under the eaves. They re-acquired ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There probably isn't much you can do with ...
Arctic Fox5/15/2011
  Q: Wright, I am researching the Arctic Fox as a project for my biology class. However, there seemed to ...
  A: Hallo Elizabeth Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I ...
Wild ducks nesting next to garden pond5/14/2011
  Q: We have a smallish (5000 gallon) pond and a duck took up residence, nested in a nearby flowerbed, ...
  A: I can understand why the first duck is not happy about a new duck nesting nearby. I don't think you ...
Mystery Scat5/13/2011
  Q: I was wondering if you would be able to help me solve a mystery. We have 8 piles of scat on our ...
  A: This seems to indicate that the droppings are about 3-5 inches long and about 1 inch in diameter. ...
Duck nest invaded overnight5/12/2011
  Q: I have a wood duck that has been sitting on about a dozen eggs in my front land scape. This morning, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
animal droppings5/11/2011
  Q: O.k. so I handled this stuff that looked exactly like rice, only there has been no cooked rice in my ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid I can't give you a definitive ...
conserving wild animal habitats5/9/2011
  Q: I have to research about conserving wild animal habitats. So, could you please give me some ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. First of all, you should get a ...
Large black cat in Oklahoma5/8/2011
  Q: Yesterday late afternoon, still daylight, my fiance spotted a large black cat in our pasture. We ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Ed Godfrey ...
Penquin Feet5/8/2011
  Q: Can you please explain and refer me to sites or books that can give in detail, why penquin feet do ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
armadillo5/7/2011
  Q: Jonathan If a nine-banded armadillo curls up in a ball, is it completely safe? Or are there ...
  A: Brad Thank you for your questions. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I ...
armadillo5/6/2011
  Q: Jonathan If a nine-banded armadillo curls up in a ball, is it completely safe? Or are there ...
  A: Hallo Brad Thanks for question. I also wish to thank the authors oft he websites I used. First of ...
platypus5/5/2011
  Q: where did platypuses evolve from?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Allaby refers to 'The Dictionary ...
Please help identify this animal5/5/2011
  Q: My wife took the attached photograph during our honeymoon. It was taken at Andrew Molina State Park ...
  A: I showed the photo to a friend of mine and we both agree that it is probably a pocket gopher (see ...
Robins nest tipped over, babies perished.5/5/2011
  Q: Will a Robin rebuild and start anew if her nest tips over, and the babies fall out and perish?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Robins usually produce two to three ...
Please help identify this animal5/4/2011
  Q: My wife took the attached photograph during our honeymoon. It was taken at Andrew Molina State Park ...
  A: Hallo Dan Thanks for your question. I've enlarged the image and it does seem to be some kind of ...
bats5/3/2011
  Q: How can we prevent little bats from roosting in our open garage? They hang from the stucco and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
animal5/3/2011
  Q: Can you Identify an animal I saw, It was the size of a fox but the colour was dark and mid brown ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There is only one species of native wild ...
Mystery animal5/2/2011
  Q: I live in Colorado high in the mountains and I saw an animal In the woods behind my house in a tree. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
geese5/2/2011
  Q: our neighbor has a pool and a male and female geese came home to toronto ontario in april from their ...
  A: Unless your neighbours are breaking the law in some way, they are entitled to spend much of their ...
Rabbits under the house5/1/2011
  Q: I live in western NY and I have a crawl space under the house. On inspecting around the house I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it is probably worthwhile ...
duck egg4/30/2011
  Q: We recently had a duck make a nest and lay an egg by our front porch. There is just one egg so far ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
tunneling animals4/27/2011
  Q: Someone actually asked this question many years ago but didn't provide enough information. I hope ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
how do i properly feed a baby raccoon4/27/2011
  Q: My friend and i were walking and found a baby raccoon at the bottom of a tree just laying there ...
  A: I am not a vet and can't give the kind of advice you're looking for. You should take the raccon to a ...
Question4/25/2011
  Q: I want to work with big cats as a wild life biologist, how do so. What schools offer great programs? ...
  A: I have had several similar questions from people wanting to work with big cats and there is a lot of ...
dying toad4/24/2011
  Q: I saw that Dana was the one that answered a toad question already, but she is on vacation and I ...
  A: Several years ago, my mother went to watch a horse race. One of the horses broke a leg and a vet ...
dying toad4/24/2011
  Q: I saw that Dana was the one that answered a toad question already, but she is on vacation and I ...
  A: I think you are probably right. The toad seems to be dying and it may be more humane to kill it. I ...
arctic fox4/23/2011
  Q: could you tell me about any behavioral adaptations the arctic fox has? I got some books from my ...
  A: Hallo Annelisa Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and ...
I-search project4/22/2011
  Q: ANSWER: Hallo Gabriel Thank you for your question. You can ask me some questions about Bengal ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have assumed that all the questions refer ...
killer whale reseach project4/21/2011
  Q: What are the mental effects on bringing a killer whale into captivity ?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Robin's Nest not in a very great place4/20/2011
  Q: We just noticed a Robin's Nest on top of a light that is above our employee entrance door. I am ...
  A: Hallo Anne Thank you for your question. I suggest that you contact a local bird charity for ...
American robin nest4/18/2011
  Q: We came home from vacation to find a robin had pooped all over our window and was flying up against ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Stephen Hart ...
largish blue egg at water side4/17/2011
  Q: Hiking on rugged rocky shore of spring fed lake entering in to wide creek. Hubby saw a single ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Araucana and ...
geese4/16/2011
  Q: our neighbor has a pool and a male and female geese came home to toronto ontario in april from their ...
  A: I don't think you need to do anything. The goose has chosen a safe place to lay her eggs and the ...
Robin Egg.4/16/2011
  Q: Today I found a Robin's egg in my sister's back yard. I looked around for the nest but I just ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites IU used. ...
Bird nest4/14/2011
  Q: ther is a nest of a nightingale bird in my house. yesterday i noticed tht the mother bird is no ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I can't tell why the mother nightingale ...
Nesting Mallad Duck away from water4/14/2011
  Q: I work in a business park a long way from water and near busy roads. There is a nesting Mallad duck ...
  A: The duck knows where she is and she is probably quite safe from predators, which would be at risk if ...
Penguins4/13/2011
  Q: I know in the wild penguins have very strong maternal bonds with their young and live in large ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there is a lot of difference ...
Robin's egg4/12/2011
  Q: Hey, I've just found a small robins egg with no mother. My friend had scared it away, so I took it ...
  A: I think you've got the right idea about giving the egg to the wildlife people, as they will be able ...
Bat house4/11/2011
  Q: I was wondering if you could give me some info on bat houses. I want to put one up in my yard for ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, wooden bat boxes are fairly ...
wild animal4/9/2011
  Q: Who would win in these battles if it encountered eachother? wolverine vs husky baboon vs wolverine ...
  A: I no longer answer hypothetical animal fight questions, as they presuppose that two animals would ...
rescuing baby gophers4/9/2011
  Q: my dog found baby gophers there are 6 alive i put them in my old hamster cage i gave them some warm ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are two kinds of animals called ...
woodpeckers4/8/2011
  Q: i have 4 woodpeckers hanging out in a tree that has been stuck twice now from lighting,and i was ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
droppings4/8/2011
  Q: my name is Kristy and I was wondering if you could help me figure out what kind of infestation I may ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Unfortunately, the description of the ...
Monkeys and animal food4/7/2011
  Q: A diet guru named Ray Audette once stated that monkeys in zoos fail to thrive if they are never fed ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. While many monkeys have a mixed diet and ...
What has destroyed Robins' nest and eggs?4/7/2011
  Q: For the second year running, a bird has destroyed the nest and eggs of the robins in our garden. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I can't say that the ...
Tigers4/4/2011
  Q: Okay I have read so many things on the internet reguarding degrees and programs when it comes to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I advise you to contact the nearest zoo ...
Feeding wild ducks4/4/2011
  Q: I have a duck sitting on clutch of eggs in my garden. (I live on the river) should I feed her whilst ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the mother will find the ...
when to release baby nutrias back4/3/2011
  Q: When or what age or length does a rehabber like myself release baby nutria rats back into the wild. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
when to release baby nutrias back4/3/2011
  Q: When or what age or length does a rehabber like myself release baby nutria rats back into the wild. ...
  A: Please let me know where you live. I suspect there are legal reasons against introducing coypus or ...
Ducks4/3/2011
  Q: I think i have a big problem. A duck has laid 10 eggs under a bush in my garden. The garden does not ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please rest assured that the duck knows ...
Duckling eggs4/2/2011
  Q: We live in a condo on a golf course. There are ponds and a large number of ducks and geese. A duck ...
  A: The duck takes about 28 days to incubate her eggs. Please note that on warm days, the heat of the ...
Strongest Talon4/1/2011
  Q: I just like to know your opinion about this topic (Strongest talon) What is your view on david's ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I tend to agree with the view that you ...
Do deer and other wildlife hurt people if you are in the woods at night?3/31/2011
  Q: My girl and I were at Pocahontus State Park in VA this past tuesday! We love the outdoors and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it is very difficult, if not ...
Identification question3/29/2011
  Q: I live in Southeastern Kentucky in the Appalachian mountains. I was walking in the woods and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The description of an animal living by ...
Ducks3/29/2011
  Q: For the past 2 years a male and female duck have been visiting us and we have been feeding them ...
  A: but I'm afraid i can't give you a definitive answer. If your home hasn't got any trip hazards and ...
Bird's Nest/Eggs3/23/2011
  Q: If an egg is broken in the nest will the mother bird abandon the nest? We have a bird's nest in my ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.sialis.org/predatorid.htm givs ...
Dugongs3/23/2011
  Q: What is the difference between a manatee and a dugong, besides where they live?
  A: Manatees have a large, horizontal, paddle-shaped tail, which moves up and down when the animal ...
recognize claw3/22/2011
  Q: how do i know if the claw i have belongs to a tiger or lion. the inside edge of the claw is split ...
  A: The yellow colour probably indicates that the claw is more likely to have come from a lion, but as ...
Animal Burrow3/21/2011
  Q: I was adding some stuff to my burn pile today and found a pretty large hole on the edge of the pile. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The most likely animal is the woodchuck or ...
Identify large claw3/20/2011
  Q: I own a Victorian Decanter silver tag which is made from a very large claw,it could be from a large ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
School Project - Platypus3/18/2011
  Q: Hey Jonathan, I'm a sophomore in high school and doing a research project on the platypus(sorry for ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. MC refers to Volume 23 of ...
Fox behaviour3/18/2011
  Q: I found a dead pigeon buried head down with two tail feathers sticking up, in our vegetable garden ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Myrna Milani ...
Animal identity3/12/2011
  Q: Yesterday 3/11/11: partly sunny, 40 degrees, I watched an animal cross my backyard, very rural, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. From the description of the animal you ...
wild animals as pets3/7/2011
  Q: i am doing a report on wild animals as pets, i was wondering what ur expert opinion was about ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Generally speaking, I don't agree with ...
starting from fish to deer3/7/2011
  Q: what are the ancestors of deer (evolution)
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. Halstead refers to 'The Evolution ...
Wolves and dogs3/6/2011
  Q: I have always wondered why it is that dogs get severe health-problems due to being inbred for ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I have used information ...
Fox!3/5/2011
  Q: On two occassions, (that we know of - both within the same week), my pomeranian poodle (20 lbs) has ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that just because a fox eats ...
striped hyena3/5/2011
  Q: Can hyenas be force-fed by being thrown on their back, their mouth forced open and solid food ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Professor Tony Legge ...
burrowing animal?3/4/2011
  Q: I have one hole 3/4 inches wide about 2 ft deep in my lawn --no soil on the surface ever therefore ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
animals captivity in zoos and circuses2/28/2011
  Q: I'm doing a research paper on keeping animals in zoos and using them in circuses. i am against this ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I shall treat zoos and circuses separately. ...
eagle evolution2/27/2011
  Q: what are the ancestors of an eagle?
  A: I have looked up some basic information, but it is limited and confusing. One of the big problems is ...
Hawks2/25/2011
  Q: I recently found a hawk, he/she wasn't wounded but could not stand upright at all, so we took it in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
S African jellyfish and predaters2/25/2011
  Q: I have pictures of a beached jellyfish being hungrily attacked by a group of 'molluscs', 'sea ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think that the molluscs are plough ...
S African jellyfish and predaters2/25/2011
  Q: I have pictures of a beached jellyfish being hungrily attacked by a group of 'molluscs', 'sea ...
  A: I have tried to answer the question using the photos you sent later. I think the animals are plough ...
S African jellyfish and predaters2/24/2011
  Q: I have pictures of a beached jellyfish being hungrily attacked by a group of 'molluscs', 'sea ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You can send clear pictures as an ...
green and yellow anacondas2/18/2011
  Q: Can a green and a yellow anaconda be in the same cage together?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You can keep a green and a yellow anaconda ...
wild ferret, mink or polecat??2/15/2011
  Q: I live in a late 1800's farm house in rural upstate ny near the canadian border. we have always had ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The animal you saw is one of the ...
Large Cat in Stanly County NC2/11/2011
  Q: Jonathan, We own a farm on 10 acres in Stanly County NC. It is surrounded by 130 ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there are many people who ...
Elephant behaviour2/9/2011
  Q: i have few questions about asian elephants. 1.how to know the time they give us the warning to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. I have seen a rogue Asian elephant that ...
Rockhopper Penguins2/8/2011
  Q: I am a senior at Baylor University in Waco, Texas and I am in a class where I have to write a ...
  A: Hallo Erin Thanks for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. ...
animals 42/7/2011
  Q: My question is very simple. What do animals like dogs, lions, elephants, deers and monkeys say to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Animal communication is a huge subject and ...
Platypus Questions...Help!!!2/7/2011
  Q: I'm in 7th grade and Cedar Park Christian school and I would appreciate your help in answering these ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. Marshall Cavendish refers to ...
Big cats in circus2/6/2011
  Q: Good morning, in regards to the photo I posted for u there actually is a cougar, leopard, cheetah ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you should realise that ...
striped skunk2/5/2011
  Q: live in the forest in the sierra nevada foohills .Just before sunrise their were two skunks here at ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. I have looked at a few books and ...
bat sanctuary2/2/2011
  Q: My friend Steve took me to a mansion in Welwyn(or there abouts) that used to belong to a famous ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have done a few Google searches and ...
Fruit bat behaviour2/1/2011
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me, I am doing a project on fruitbats for my Animal Science course ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You haven't told me the species, but I have ...
Pet serval in Idaho2/1/2011
  Q: Can you please tell me if it is legal to own a Serval as a pet in Idaho? Will I need to apply for a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Animal burrow in oak tree1/29/2011
  Q: I live in Normandy, northern France. I have an old (approx 300 year old) oak tree and noticed that ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites abd books I used. Lyneborg refers to 'Mammals in ...
feline looking animal w/ foxlike head1/28/2011
  Q: I was in Laredo. Tx. sitting in a vehicle, not moving, totally wide awake. An animal with a foxlike ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think you saw a grey fox (see ...
french animals1/27/2011
  Q: I'm 11 years old and i'm doing a project on France please could you give me a list of all the ...
  A: I cannot give a list of all the animals in France, as this would include the thousands of species of ...
wolves1/27/2011
  Q: What type of classes in high should i take if i want to study wolves?
  A: Please note that it is probably best to do some voluntary work before hand and perhaps look at ...
ostrich brains1/26/2011
  Q: I teach an elementary school classroom, with kids ages 8-11. They recently posed a question I am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Unidentfied New Hampshire Animal1/22/2011
  Q: My parents were driving in Alton Bay, New Hampshire around the 20th of November. They noticed ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Animal in back yard1/21/2011
  Q: Do u have any idea what it might be.
  A: Please could you supply some additional information that would help with identification. This ...
lions1/20/2011
  Q: I am doing a project on lions and we need help answering questions and here is one is it instinctive ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites ...
Zoology1/16/2011
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me a bit with my Science Fair question.Your answer about "Do ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid that there is no definitive ...
Platypuses1/14/2011
  Q: I am in fifth grade and doing a report on platypuses. I have to ask a question to an expert and hope ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
wild animals1/12/2011
  Q: 'it is for the wild animals own good that we hold it captive in a zoo'write down a paragraph in 150 ...
  A: Please let me know whether you agree with the statement - Is it better for animals to be kept in ...
crocodile mating1/8/2011
  Q: Can a saltwater crocodile and a freshwater crocdile mate? Has this been seen in the wild or in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
how old is a raccon1/7/2011
  Q: i really want to know how old a raccoon is. For example if a dog is 5 in dog years it would be 35. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
raccoon feces1/6/2011
  Q: We have just bought the house next to us that has been empty for 10 yrs. In that time the raccoons ...
  A: I worked with my Council's Health and Safety Section for many years and have attended various ...
Seychelles Fruit Bats1/6/2011
  Q: I am aware that you are not a veterinarian, but was hoping you might have contact details for me of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It seems that there may be a small zoo in ...
A permit to own a serval in california.1/3/2011
  Q: I am trying to get a permit or actually a license to own a serval or a bengal leopard in california. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Dweller in Attic12/31/2010
  Q: We have a small hole in the outside siding of our garage roof which goes through the wood frame into ...
  A: Dera Diane Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, there are several animals that make small ...
red fox12/30/2010
  Q: Twice, I have come across red fox at the beach. I don't know whether it's the same one or not, but ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Many foxes will associate people with ...
woodland caribou12/29/2010
  Q: I have an old mount from approx. the 1930's of a caribou. I believe it to be a woodland caribou, ...
  A: I have looked at various pictures of woodland caribou at Google images and I suggest you do the ...
margay12/29/2010
  Q: to have a margay as a pet is there any special license i need to get and would it be okay to have ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
northern Michigan wild animal question12/29/2010
  Q: I was driving in the town of Elk Rapids, MI (Antrim County)tonight and saw an animal that I could ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Equids12/20/2010
  Q: Can you organize this equids from the biggest to smallest and tell me the average and maximums sizes ...
  A: This may take some time. Do you want figures for the weights (which would be easier to place in ...
Exotic Cross?12/16/2010
  Q: We live in South Central Texas where there seems to be a lot of ranches with exotic animals. A ...
  A: As there are several exotic hoofed mammals kept in Texas, please can yousend me some measurements ...
Aquatic "Weasles"?12/16/2010
  Q: I was at the beach last summer, my sister and I saw a small rodent that had the same body type as a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
cougar12/10/2010
  Q: i seen a brown cat bigger than a big dog almost as long as a picnic table, brown in color with a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
wounded or sick wild animals12/10/2010
  Q: I would like information on how do animals in the wild heal themselves in case they are wounded or ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Several animals use the same plants that ...
Bones in Skull12/9/2010
  Q: How many bones are in a Bengal tiger skull? I've been trying to find out, but it seems impossible!
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I haven't been able to find a figure for a ...
Zoo and conservation12/8/2010
  Q: I prepare a little conference about zoos... Are there animals that are more represented in zoos ...
  A: Several species of animals are more represented in zoos than in the wild. These include Pere David's ...
lions12/7/2010
  Q: who do you believe would win in a fight against a full grown male lion a female tiger or also a male ...
  A: I don't do animal fight questions. Please resend your question to ...
Bite Force12/4/2010
  Q: Can you tell me the bite force of a.... Jaguar Leopard Meerkat African Hunting Dog Great White Shark ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Jaguar: ...
snake identification12/3/2010
  Q: I found this snake in my front yard today and did not know what it was called. What is it and how ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have looked through photos of different ...
Could Polar Bears Adapt to a Different Biome?12/3/2010
  Q: I am a 16 year old currently studying at a 6th form college in London. I am currently gathering ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1) Polar bears are very closely related to ...
Black Jaguar in northern Louisiana12/2/2010
  Q: not too long ago, I was golfing with my mother on a course that is next to a large swampy lake. It ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The animal you saw does seem to be a ...
white tigers12/1/2010
  Q: We are re seaching white tigers. How old is the oldest white tiger? What do white tigers usually ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. ...
Mole-rats12/1/2010
  Q: So the animal I have is tunneling my lawn with frequent dirt piles, but not mounds very flat, ...
  A: There are several groups of rodents that resemble mole-like rats. Examples include two unrelated ...
Peter Turnbull Kemp11/30/2010
  Q: nice to meet you. I read on internet that Peter Turnbull Kemp, in his book "The leopard"(1967), ...
  A: It's nice to meet you, too. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid I ...
WILD ANIMAL ID11/29/2010
  Q: I TOOK THIS PICTURE IN MARYLAND, BETWEEN THE TOWN OF HAMPSTEAD AND THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER. ABOUT 6 ...
  A: Hallo Neil Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites i used. I ...
dasyure11/22/2010
  Q: what is its niche please answer as soon as possible
  A: Hallo Rebecca Thank you for your question. I also wish tot hank the authors oft he websites I used. ...
vervet attacks11/20/2010
  Q: Wild vervet monkeys are usually vocal when they attack one another. We have now witnessed three ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and websites I used. Linda Fedigan ...
Unidentified animal seen in my woods11/19/2010
  Q: I live in Michigan, Jackson County (Rives Township). At best guess I would say that the animal was ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors ofthe websites I used. I'm afraid I can't find a direct match. ...
Recorded Komodo attacks11/19/2010
  Q: I am trying to get detailed information on attacks on humans by Komodo Dragons: how many have been ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Unidentified animal seen in my woods11/17/2010
  Q: While driving up my driveway yesterday, my son and I saw a small (bigger than a squirrel, smaller ...
  A: Please can you let me know where you live and I'll try and find out what kind of animal you saw. ...
Lions11/16/2010
  Q: How do lions react around humans? How are lions and tigers alike and different? How would you ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Lions react in various ways around ...
ID this animal11/15/2010
  Q: There is a "critter" in the front yard of my office building (located in Monroe, NC) and no one ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
linebreeding/ innbreeding and outcrossing in wild populations.11/15/2010
  Q: According to my research so far, I am finding evidence that there is a natural balance of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used, as well as the help of Gary McGuire, ...
skunks11/14/2010
  Q: How do you stop skunks from tearing up my lawn? I believe they are digging for grubs. There are cats ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I have incorporated ...
bats11/13/2010
  Q: how do the female bat delivered a baby bat?is it from mouth or by other organ?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The female bat gives birth to live young ...
injured squirrel11/13/2010
  Q: I found a squirrel with no tail at at my school.Instead of a tail there is a pink bulb on the end ...
  A: Please contact a wildlife veterinarian or charity. I am not a vet and cannot advise on this. I guess ...
baby gopher11/11/2010
  Q: my cat caught a baby gopher what do I do with it? It's not injured and is up and walking aroud but I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suggest that you contact a local ...
Wolves' milk and humans11/11/2010
  Q: A raw-dairy enthusiast is arguing with me over my point that humans are the only species which ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I am not a physiologist ...
Digestive System of Bengal Tiger11/9/2010
  Q: Currently I am gathering some information for my Biology assignment on the digestive system of the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Darren Naish ...
Weird Noise11/8/2010
  Q: I was in the woods the other morning before light and heard an animal making a raspy, throaty bark ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the bark was made by a member of ...
my idea11/2/2010
  Q: Do you think an invention that you just press a button and the animal is fed and it also let's you ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Unfortunately, someone beat you to it on ...
large black cat in Tennessee11/2/2010
  Q: a large black cat with long tail--larger than a bobcat or any tame cat--- has been seen several ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There have been similar sightings of large ...
Deer covered with leaves11/1/2010
  Q: I shot 2 deer Saturday morning on my hunting club. I dragged 1 deer over to where the other one was ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid I can only speculate on what ...
How would a tramatic change in the enviroment change the track of evolution10/30/2010
  Q: Hypothetically speaking, if there were to be another ice age, how would that effect the evolutionary ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. When there have been traumatic changes in ...
Strange looking animal poop10/30/2010
  Q: I live in Orange County, CA. Just recently I have been finding strange looking animal poop in my ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have worked on the assumption that the ...
zoolagy10/28/2010
  Q: hai.. is possible to train tigers to live as a pride like lions in both Africa and Asia.my another ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, lions are unusual among cats ...
information10/28/2010
  Q: how much does a wildlife biologist earn annual whats most paying profession in wildlife
  A: I'm afraid that this is an imposible question to answer. It will depend on where you work and what ...
Question about technical title for a specific zoologist10/27/2010
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the technical titles used for a zoologist who specializes in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, most big cats belong to the ...
Odd sounds.10/27/2010
  Q: First of all thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I live in the Adirondack region of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that there are various mammals ...
a strange skull10/26/2010
  Q: hey around hmm i think was about 17 years ago i found a skull which my nans dog dug up we live in ...
  A: There are a few hoofed mammals that have or had four horns, including various breeds of sheep, such ...
Wild Mice-How long do germs live in House(field) Mice droppings?10/24/2010
  Q: We have had a mouse infestation in our house.We plugged every hole, crack, and tiny little gap we ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I'm not an expert about ...
Traditional zoos vs open-plain parks10/23/2010
  Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of metropolitan/tradional zoos compared to open-plain ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The open-plains parks tend to have more ...
Rhinos10/22/2010
  Q: Rhinos are and have always been my favorite animal and i'd really ,in all seriousness, would like to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it is very unlikely that ...
tiger skull (siberian ?)10/20/2010
  Q: years ago i bought a skull at a yard sale and was told it was a siberian tiger, the woman i got it ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it can be hard to tell the ...
Baby Gophers!10/19/2010
  Q: Yesterday around 9am I found 12 baby gophers(?). At first we couldn't tell if they were moles or ...
  A: The babies do look like baby gophers. I am not a vet and I suggest that you follow the advice at ...
wolf behavior during birthing season10/19/2010
  Q: I'd like to get more information about wolf pack behavior during the birthing season. Any of the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. "MC" refers to Volume 9 of the ...
baby mouse10/18/2010
  Q: I am currently raising a baby mouse. I dont know if this is in your field of expertise. It is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
white skunks10/16/2010
  Q: I am having a problem at night with a white (?) animal. It is tearing up my lawn (grubs yes I have a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Some skunks can be mainly white. I saw an ...
Bobcats In Virginia Beach10/14/2010
  Q: I am a past ten year resident of West Landing Rd. in Virginia Beach, VA and was very surprised when ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. forums.somd.com/archive/t-157672.html ...
Duiker10/14/2010
  Q: I wanted to know why Duikers chew their tail? I've seen cases where they chew them so badly it ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have looked up various websites and can ...
we found a bird that cannot fly10/13/2010
  Q: we found a bird outside in our garden its of mediam size and it could not fly so we carried inside ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there is a chance that the ...
study wild life10/12/2010
  Q: good afternoon since i have memory i had loved nature and animals, but living in the city and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I thought you may be ...
night sounds10/10/2010
  Q: i am 10 years old i live in andalusia,alabama and i heard this high pitch screaming/laughing sound ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the sounds may have been ...
animals10/10/2010
  Q: i'm only 10 years old i live in andalusia,alabama way out in the country and i herd this ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the sounds may have been ...
Big Cat?10/10/2010
  Q: There's been some debate about having a mountain lion in my area of living. However after seeing ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the website. Last Friday, I was looking at a copy of Walt ...
Giraffes10/7/2010
  Q: Can you ride a giraffe? I have seen people sitting on giraffes but dose it hurt the giraffe or upset ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, like you, I have seen ...
Camels10/7/2010
  Q: How fast can a camel run?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. The sixth edition of Walker's ...
Should you not go on a walking safari if the escort is not allowed to carry a firearm?10/7/2010
  Q: My question stems from a recent tragedy that happened in Kenya. An American mother and her baby was ...
  A: Please note that it is very rare for people to be killed by elephants on walking safaris. The other ...
ring tailed cat droppings10/5/2010
  Q: I have seen ring tailed cats here (Norther cal) but I am trying to identify there droppings and I ...
  A: http://memorias.ioc.fiocruz.br/98sup/30pt2.pdf is a website with drawings of various mammal ...
Informatio of indian wild BATS10/3/2010
  Q: Iam resarach in wild bats in india. So iam informatio bats species in india
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you should put the word ...
Baby Gray Squirrel10/1/2010
  Q: The cat brought home a baby gray squirrel about 2 months ago. He eats and drinks fine.In the ...
  A: I am not a vet and cannot advise you on veterinary care or the diet of pets. It is likely that your ...
Duck Egg Hatching9/28/2010
  Q: Sir, if we will incubate the egg of the duck, how many times in 1 day turning the egg in manual ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Unfortunately there is no real answer to ...
Bite Force PSI9/26/2010
  Q: What is the bite force of the Wolverine? (PSI's)
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
suspect pine/stone marten or rat in roof9/25/2010
  Q: We have a house in Provence, in a country area and are awoken at night, in fact just before dawn ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have incorporated information from ...
American Badger9/24/2010
  Q: im a college student doing a species account on american badgers. can you please describe their ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Walker refers to the 6th edition ...
bear scat9/23/2010
  Q: can you tell what animal made this? thanks! ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
bear scat9/23/2010
  Q: can you tell what animal made this? thanks!
  A: Please can you give me some measurements e.g. length and width for the droppings, as there are ...
Droppings9/23/2010
  Q: We live in a small village in North West England. This morning we noticed a lot of unusual droppings ...
  A: I've checked with a couple of websites and it seems that neither the Chinese water deer nor the ...
animal questions9/21/2010
  Q: Jonathan! Hope these questions aren't too odd. 1. Would a polar bear be capable of climbing a tree ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Polar bears are very closely related to ...
Droppings9/20/2010
  Q: We live in a small village in North West England. This morning we noticed a lot of unusual droppings ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books I used. 'Animals Tracks, Trails & Signs' by R.W. ...
red fox9/11/2010
  Q: It then got up and I stood still on the path as it approached. Both eyes appeared shut and were ...
  A: Your description of the eyes seems to correspond with the slit-like pupils of a fox coping with high ...
red fox9/10/2010
  Q: It then got up and I stood still on the path as it approached. Both eyes appeared shut and were ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the most likely explanation was ...
Blind racoon9/9/2010
  Q: We live on a rural property and have put dog food out for racoons and others for years. For some ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I Used. If you can afford to pay for the ...
otters and beavers9/9/2010
  Q: Jonathan---A long time ago, I remember reading an article(may have been in an encyclopedia) about ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
geology,animal sciences and enviromental research9/6/2010
  Q: can a ascorpion"s poison kill
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, scorpions use their poison ...
wild rabbits9/3/2010
  Q: Please help. I found a rabbit hole in the middle of my yard. we put a small fence around it to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
SQUIRREL9/2/2010
  Q: We have noticed that there is a squirrel on top of our detached garage roof. It has been there for ...
  A: There may be nothing wrong with the squirrel, but you risk being bitten if you touch it. I suggest ...
siberian tiger vs barbary lion...9/2/2010
  Q: who would win in a fight a siberian tiger or barbary lion
  A: I no longer guess animal fight questions, nor do I spend time looking up details of staged fights ...
Pekin ducks & egg laying8/31/2010
  Q: I have 6 Pekin ducks - 4 females and 2 males (I started out with 4 and 4 but lost 2 to predators). I ...
  A: First of all, I don't think you need to worry about which eggs are placed with which duck. As they ...
raccoon8/30/2010
  Q: hi i have a baby raccoon that has been hanging around my house for about 5 month now i did some ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You should contact a local wildlife vet or ...
elephant intelligence8/29/2010
  Q: i would like to ask a question about elephant intelligence. Recent research suggests that elephants ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Elephant are the largest land animals and ...
poop on my porch8/28/2010
  Q: We have a vacation home we visit in Delaware. This weekend when I went out to our screened porch I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://icwdm.org/pages/WhiteDroppings.aspx ...
Remaining safe when visiting places where wild animals are kept.8/26/2010
  Q: What things should you not do at a zoo, on a safari, or at a wildlife park?
  A: Many years ago, I was redeployed into a job in health and safety. I was encouraged to read up about ...
Seals8/26/2010
  Q: Can you tell me what is going on with those harp seals up in Canada in relation to this winter's ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
exotic cats8/25/2010
  Q: Here's myI've been researching for the past month about savannah cats (hybrid of domestic and ...
  A: I have looked through various websites and the 'white lion cub cats' all appear to be white lion ...
wild house mice8/24/2010
  Q: I own my own home in a rural wooded community in NJ, by the time I noticed I had a problem their ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. House mice can carry various diseases (see ...
small mammal on eastern shore of maryland8/24/2010
  Q: I don't have much to go on. I have the partial remains of a small mammal. Fur on top is gray to ...
  A: Hallo Natalie Thanks for the information. Please can I have the following details: 1. Size and ...
Robin nestling in France8/23/2010
  Q: I brought it back to the house and have been feeding it with bran mixed with egg yolk off the end of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that it can be difficult to ...
Anhinga AKA Snake Bird?8/22/2010
  Q: This bird ended up in my back yard somehow and I don't think it can fly. Even though it's pretty ...
  A: I've only seen anhingas twice - in Taronga Zoo and by a river in Madagascar, but they are very ...
Dwelling place and what the babies are called as8/21/2010
  Q: 1.Dwelling place of Monkey and Bear and what their babies are called.
  A: Bears may rest in caves or trees, while female polar bears rest in holes made in the snow. Baby ...
weasels8/20/2010
  Q: I saw a weasel today. When I searched my books of California mammals and then the internet, I was ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authros of the websites I used. You probably saw a long-tailed weasel. ...
Burrowing animal8/20/2010
  Q: Our pastor said he had heard of an animal that would only be forced so far into its hole and would ...
  A: First of all, many burrowing animals live at the end of their burrow, although there may be several ...
Mallard Duck Behavior8/19/2010
  Q: We have been watching a mother and 3 ducklings on our pond all summer. I would like to know when ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
small black feces8/17/2010
  Q: We have been getting a nightly dropping of feces on our blacktop driveway from an unknown wild ...
  A: There are various animals that produce droppings that seem to have berries in them. Please could you ...
what is in my yard?8/16/2010
  Q: I saw an animal today, in the yard. I live on a farm out in the woods in Northern Massachusetts. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
A job with wild cats8/16/2010
  Q: My dream is to work in the field with wild cats but im not sure how to get to this, do i go to ...
  A: First of all, I think you need to decide if you want to work with captive wild cats or with wild ...
antarctic terns8/16/2010
  Q: hi i am in the seventh grade and i would like to know more about Antartic terns for my research
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The following websites will give you ...
Identify animal please.8/15/2010
  Q: My neighbor informed me of an animal that crossed in front of him on our rural southeast Kentucky ...
  A: There are relatively few mammals that can walk on their hind legs, but most of these are not ...
woodpeckers8/10/2010
  Q: we have been bothered by woodpeckers drilling on the wood siging of the house and the cedar ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Caged animals8/9/2010
  Q: 1) In bad zoo's how do they treat caged animals? 2) Why don't caged animals get big enclosures?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I have visited several ...
robins8/9/2010
  Q: It is Aug 8 and we have a new hatching of 3 robins. We thought robins lay eggs in the spring. Is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
cats8/6/2010
  Q: Last week at around 6:00 am I went out into my yard. I have 2+ acres in Little Compton, RI. I saw a ...
  A: I alsowish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Baby robin8/5/2010
  Q: i found a abandoned baby robin, maybe 4 days old, the nest was on the ground tore up. and no adults ...
  A: I don't think it really matters where you release the robin, if it is fully fledged, but I suggest ...
duck eggs8/5/2010
  Q: I live by a pond where we have several mallards, ducks and geese. Two days ago, I noticed one of ...
  A: Please note that I can't say whether the eggs were stolen by a person or a predator or whether the ...
Found baby field mouse possible birth defect..PLEASE HELP!!!8/3/2010
  Q: Greetings and salutations!! So I found a baby field mouse in my spare bedroom yesterday afternoon. ...
  A: I think it is best for you to contact a vet as I suspect that Little Jack has little chance of ...
wild ducks7/31/2010
  Q: a wild duck has started laying eggs in a nest next to our house. she lays one egg then goes away ...
  A: A duck may lay eggs over several days and doesn't start sitting on them until she has laid the last ...
STONE MARTEN7/29/2010
  Q: I HAVE A STONE MARTEN THAT COMES AT NIGHT AND LIFTS THE TILES OFF THE ROOF. IT IS VERY NOISY AND I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors oft he websites I used. I advise you to contact your local ...
strange animal in France7/27/2010
  Q: Whilst driving through a forest in the Dordogne region of France at night, my headlights picked out ...
  A: Please can you supply me with additional information, as I couldn't find details of a French mammal ...
Bird that is unable to fly.7/27/2010
  Q: I left it alone to see if another bird would do anything, but nothing. I then got a bird cage from ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, after young birds leave the ...
Small brown rodent ID7/25/2010
  Q: I live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle and have seen a small dark brown mouse-like animal in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Your information indicates that the animal ...
Bats7/23/2010
  Q: I read one of your answers about bats flying around while walking a dogs. I live in Kansas City, MO ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Bats usually avoid people (see ...
animal sighting7/22/2010
  Q: I was in the North Reading, MA., Ipswich River Park at noon today. The park has several sections. In ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think you saw a coyote, or possibly a ...
Small brown rodent ID7/22/2010
  Q: I live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle and have seen a small dark brown mouse-like animal in ...
  A: Please let me know the following information, so I can try and identify the animal: 1. Did it have ...
nocturnal animal identification7/21/2010
  Q: Excuse my description, it has been a few weeks since my boyfriend and I saw this animal. I have ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
unknown animal7/21/2010
  Q: On 7/19/2010, in northeastern Michigan, @8pm, we saw a "critter" crossing our gravel road at a very ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
lions and elephants7/21/2010
  Q: Mr. Wright, Please understand that this question, while slightly juvenile, has been an item of ...
  A: As I state in http://www.allexperts.com/ep/705-54300/Wild-Animals/Jonathan-Wright.htm, I don't like ...
biting strength7/20/2010
  Q: how is the biting of a domestic dog vs an African hunting dog? and what is the bite force of a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The bite forces of the animals are as ...
nocturnal animal identification7/20/2010
  Q: Excuse my description, it has been a few weeks since my boyfriend and I saw this animal. I have ...
  A: I have looked up various websites, but I haven't got a definite match, so far, although I do have a ...
Gorilla vs Hippo7/20/2010
  Q: Jonathan, How are you? I wonder if you could help settle a debate. I am a huge fan and ...
  A: Please note that I no longer do animal fight questions and your question assumes that in any fight ...
Robins nest7/19/2010
  Q: Ive been watching the nest outside my window. THe eggs were very high up in the nest the last week. ...
  A: I think that the accident was going to happen, as the egg (and later baby) at the edge would always ...
robins7/19/2010
  Q: I would like to know if robins ever abandon their young? thanks Lorraine
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Big Cat-like/Mt Lion7/19/2010
  Q: We had something in our yard recently in Southern Ohio. Some claim it resembles a Mountain Lion but ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Small droppings7/18/2010
  Q: I live in the UK. Something has been eating my peas and carrot tops after a long dry spell. I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. "Animals Tracks, Trails & Signs' ...
robins babies7/18/2010
  Q: We watched the mother robin build her nest and then had little babies. She was feeding them ...
  A: Robins can abandon nests and chicks if they are continually being disturbed or sometimes if the nest ...
goose7/17/2010
  Q: I was wondering what this goose is exactly. I thought maybe it's a swan goose. But it doesn't quite ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. I have looked through various ...
duck egss7/14/2010
  Q: I found a nest of duck eggs under the dash board of my boat, after a startled duck flew out the week ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that there is a strong ...
Backyard animal den & droppings7/13/2010
  Q: I am trying to identify what kind of animal has been leaving droppings in my Long Island, NY ...
  A: Please can you let me know if the clusters are 6-8" in diameter. If so, please can you let me know ...
Night sounds7/13/2010
  Q: I live in NH,in a heavily wooded area. This summer we have had several incidents of hearing a higher ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Backyard animal den & droppings7/12/2010
  Q: I am trying to identify what kind of animal has been leaving droppings in my Long Island, NY ...
  A: Please let me know some more details about the droppings e.g. length, width, whether they are single ...
Springbok7/12/2010
  Q: What noise does a springbok make?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the book I used. 'A Field Guide to the Mammals of Africa ...
no bird activity7/12/2010
  Q: ..a bird built a nest in one of my outside lights. There are three eggs in the nest but there has ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are various reasons why a bird may ...
Unknown animal7/11/2010
  Q: What is a wild animal found in Massachusetts, Wrentham to be specific, that has legs like a ...
  A: You haven't given any measurements for the animal, but I think you saw a fox with mange. There are ...
the power of bite7/5/2010
  Q: I want to now the bite force of these animals please: turtle_ dog_ ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The bite forces are as follows. Please ...
Opening a Tiger Sanctuary7/5/2010
  Q: Have decided to open a tiger sanctuary in India and aside from researching it presently, was ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think you need to consider the following ...
black panther/jag7/4/2010
  Q: which zoo's in the united states have black panthers/jaguars
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that 'black' panthers or ...
Wild Mallard Duckling Question! Urgent!7/4/2010
  Q: I found two abandon mallard ducklings at my pond and dont know how to care for them... could someone ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you should contact a ...
ID Wild Animal from its Faeces7/3/2010
  Q: I'm trying to ID the animal (in Wiltshire countryside) which is entering my garden at night and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. Collins refers to 'Mammals of ...
How to animal avoid mating their own offspriings7/3/2010
  Q: Does each animal specie has a way of know their own offspring, by smell of their body odors or vocal ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that many young animals ...
Great White Shark Conservation & Size7/2/2010
  Q: Does South Australia have great whites that reach over 20 ft in length? How come World Wildlife Fund ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I am a member of the ...
baby robin7/2/2010
  Q: I saw my neighbors cat on a baby bird and scared it away. I put the bird back in a tree and went ...
  A: It is always best to let parent robins look after and feed their chicks. There are also many state ...
Identify burrows7/1/2010
  Q: I have had 2 large burrows appear beneath my shed with entrances in two directions in each burrow ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You may find ...
mole in captivity.6/30/2010
  Q: I have a mole. I found him today in the yard. Hes gray. Very skiddish, is that normal. He's ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Moles are naturally skittish and require a ...
Baby Robin6/29/2010
  Q: A neighbor, in our Condo complex, was trying to kill a baby Robin. He was spraying a hose,full ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Panthers in Georgia6/29/2010
  Q: A lady named Christine asked you if ther were panthers in the Southeast part of GA. I used to live ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors and contributors of the websites I used. Please note that I have ...
Mallard Ducks6/28/2010
  Q: We have a pair of Mallards on our lake. This year they finally have 3 babies. I think the babies ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There is the possibility that the adults ...
baby robins6/25/2010
  Q: Due to a recent huge storm it had see a nest has fallen out of a tree and its destroyed. We think ...
  A: It is best to contact a bird or wildlife charity for advice, as there are various alternatives and ...
baby rabbits6/23/2010
  Q: we found three baby rabbits in our backyard in a little nest after our dog has discovered them, our ...
  A: Please note that rabbits produce many more young than they need to replace themselves. A pair of ...
Robin left babies6/23/2010
  Q: We had a Robin successfully raise two babies in a nest outside of our kitchen window in a holly by ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, a pair of robins only need ...
newborn bunnie6/23/2010
  Q: I rescued one bunnie from a crow, it seems to be at least a week old but I fed her and milk came ...
  A: Please contact a local wildlife rehabilitator or wildlife charity as soon as possible. The rabbit ...
COYOTE / MY DOGS SAFETY6/22/2010
  Q: I live in Mather, CA. My house backs up to a greenbelt area where there are coyotes. My back fence ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Baby Animal In Shock?6/22/2010
  Q: I have recently saved a baby field mouse from my cat. I saw one of your other answers on how to feed ...
  A: Please contact a local wildlife organisation as soon as possible. There is a possibility that the ...
baby ducks6/21/2010
  Q: ok i just need to ask a realy quick questin i found a baby duck all by its self no others around it ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Baby robins6/20/2010
  Q: I have been watching a nest of robins from my kitchen window. All but one baby has left the nest. ...
  A: A mother robin looks after the robin chicks when they leave the nest and until they can fly. I would ...
wild rabbit fights - probably males6/20/2010
  Q: I am editing and preparing an old manuscript of animal stories for publication. The stories were ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Edward ...
pet fox6/19/2010
  Q: I have a question regarding a pet fox I will be getting in a few days. I reside in illinois. Here ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I get several questions from people asking ...
UNKNOWN ANIMAL6/19/2010
  Q: I have a problem with an unknown animal. I live in Paarl, South Africa. Between May and August (our ...
  A: Unfortunately, you didn't atach the photos and I doubt if I would be able to identify an animal from ...
prises of dolphin fish6/19/2010
  Q: Question I am doing a project of a aquarium for dolphins and i need the prises of dolphinarium ...
  A: You must check if you are looking for information about the cost of a fish called a dolphin ...
Jacakals6/18/2010
  Q: I have read that hyenas can be domesticated, but what about Jackals?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Please note that I have used ...
baby bunny6/18/2010
  Q: Our German shepard found a rabbits nest somewhere in our big back yard. We found one small baby ...
  A: You have probably done the right thing by returning the baby rabbit to the wild, so that its mother ...
pekin ducks6/14/2010
  Q: how long is after mating that the ducks lay eggs?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that a duck doesn't need to ...
about armadillos6/13/2010
  Q: is it there any online high res picture or illustration of the Cabassous unicinctus (Southern ...
  A: I'm going to the London Zoo Library tomorrow and I could see if I can photocopy a picture from a ...
Robin6/13/2010
  Q: I feel so bad, I have four baby robins nesting in my artificial plant near my front entrance. I was ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
a loose loose situation6/12/2010
  Q: there was a nest of 5 baby bunnies in our backyard and as i was taking my dog outside to use the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. London Zoo has various sections where ...
fox or coyote6/11/2010
  Q: Please take a look at the attached picture. He was nesting in the planter(or trying to) We live at ...
  A: The animal looks like a fox with mange. As it has very short fur, this makes its legs look ...
moles6/11/2010
  Q: are moles rats?
  A: True moles are not rats. Rats are rodents and have chisel-shaped incisors for gnawing food. Please ...
big cats6/10/2010
  Q: I live in the low country of sc and hear story after story about hunters encountering what they call ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Mouse baby?6/10/2010
  Q: We have a few wild mice in my home that we've begun live trapping. I believe they were here last ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
baby coon6/9/2010
  Q: I went and caught a baby raccoon about ten minutes ago he's about three pounds his tail is about ...
  A: Please return the baby raccoon to its home as soon as possible. Its mother may be missing it and she ...
i found a baby dove6/8/2010
  Q: I found a baby dove on somebody's yard on Sunday. it was defiantly a baby dove with 'pin' feathers. ...
  A: I'm not a vet and can't advise on veterinary care. I suggest that you contact your local vet or ...
Fennec Fox6/7/2010
  Q: I am currently writing a research paper on the Fennec Fox, and I was just curious as to whether or ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. ...
Chicks6/6/2010
  Q: Hey, my neibour found a chick outside her house, she'd found another earlier on, that looked the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it is important that you ...
Top of the animal kingdom6/6/2010
  Q: Jon, i read your response to Gorilla Vs. Grizzly. I never thought it through like you did; me just ...
  A: Please note that I no longer do animal fight questions. Please redirect your question to the ...
teaching bats to fly6/4/2010
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I live in Singapore with a family of Common or Lesser Dog-faced Fruit ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Volume 29 of the Marshall ...
endangered animals6/2/2010
  Q: 1. What is the point of people killing endangered animals for the fun of it? 2. Why do people have ...
  A: 1. People enjoy various activities and some consider this justification enough. At the moment, I'm ...
Unhatched Robin Eggs - Mother still hovering6/2/2010
  Q: It has been at least a month since the American Robin laid her 3 eggs in her nest by my house. Her ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
wild baby rabbits6/1/2010
  Q: my dog found a nest of baby rabbits in our backyard and killed one. they don't have their eyes open ...
  A: The baby rabbits are very young and, while the dog attack would have been frightening, I think they ...
Blackbird leaving her chicks6/1/2010
  Q: i had a blackbird nesting in my garage for around three weeks, she had five chicks, she was out ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
duck behaviour5/31/2010
  Q: We have a wild mallard duck who has been siiting on her eggs for over 28 days. She is nesting in a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please check if you are allowed to touch ...
fallen robins nest with eggs5/31/2010
  Q: A robins nest with 4 eggs fell from its location (my front porch light) from a wind storm. The eggs ...
  A: If a robin comes down to the ground to take up some material. it will put itself at more risk from a ...
Panther in my neihbors5/29/2010
  Q: My nextdoor neighbor says she saw a large black cat in the woods at the edge of her backyard. I live ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are many people who say that panther ...
robins nests5/29/2010
  Q: More than one robin has built a nest underneath our deck, (about 10ft above the ground). There are ...
  A: Usuually, the mother and father feed the birds, with one parent collecting food while the other ...
Baby robins5/27/2010
  Q: Can you possibly tell me how to tell the sex of a baby robin? Thanks. :-)
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Birdgirl ...
Panther in my neihbors5/27/2010
  Q: My nextdoor neighbor says she saw a large black cat in the woods at the edge of her backyard. I live ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that some of the source ...
Raccoon Vrs Squirrel5/26/2010
  Q: I just saw a raccoon attack and carry away a squirrel. This time of the year, is this common?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Baby Robins5/25/2010
  Q: Oh help! We have several baby robins (now 3 days old) who are nested on a window sill. The problem ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I suggest that you contact ...
burrowing animals5/25/2010
  Q: I have several holes, about the diameter of a golf ball, dug along the foundation and sidewalks of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I suggest that you call a ...
animal sound5/24/2010
  Q: What animal sounds like a baby crying?(whah, whah) I have heard this sound on different ocassions, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
baby robin's5/23/2010
  Q: There is a robin's nest in a small potted tree on our deck. Today we discovered that the eggs have ...
  A: The robins are quite safe at the moment, but will be vulnerable when they fall to the ground. As ...
night animals5/22/2010
  Q: is there a web site that will allow me to listen to animals fight? something is SCREAMING in my ...
  A: There are various animals that scream. They include red foxes, pumas and fishers and they do this ...
Emperor Penguins5/19/2010
  Q: I am in 7th grade an I’m working on a research project on Emperor penguins. For my project, I need ...
  A: Please note that I have had to refer to websites to answer some of the questions and I wish to thank ...
Female duck - missing foot5/18/2010
  Q: This spring we have had the pleasure of a pair of ducks (Male and female) using our swimming pool ...
  A: The duck will find it difficult moving with only one leg and will be more vulnerable to predators, ...
communication of elephants5/18/2010
  Q: I heared that elephants communicate on very strange ways; trough sounds, smell, movements, seismic ...
  A: I also wish to thank all the authors of the websites I used. Especial thanks to ElephantVoices, ...
wild babies rabbits5/17/2010
  Q: i need help feeding two little wild babies rabbits, my dad found them in front of our house a dog ...
  A: It is hard to look after baby wild rabbits and my best advice for you is to contact a local wildlife ...
wild rabbits5/17/2010
  Q: While cutting my grass, i came across some baby rabbits. They were in my dog pen, the mother had dug ...
  A: The mother rabbit made the babies quite safe and warm in the hole. It is best to leave the rabbits ...
antarctic animal in captivity5/16/2010
  Q: why are antarctic animals held in captivity? what are the good things and bad things about the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. To be honest, very few species of ...
gray squirrel5/16/2010
  Q: Steven My squirrel is 14 years old. She started to slowly pitch her head to the left a few days ...
  A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_gray_squirrel says that grey squirrels live to 12.5 years in ...
wild filming5/16/2010
  Q: The reserve forests near my home range contain tigers and leapords but are too elusive for me as i ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that many wildlife films ...
Baby field mice nest5/15/2010
  Q: I found a nest with a few baby field mice behind a wall that is being thorn down, there is a field ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I don't know the species ...
chipmunk5/14/2010
  Q: recently my girlfriends cat caught a chipmunk not an adult but not a baby either there was blood on ...
  A: I think it is best for you to contact a local wildlife rehabilitator who can have a look at the ...
cardinals5/13/2010
  Q: A cardinal made a nest in our lilac bush, next to our deck. At one time there was 4 eggs, then when ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Unfortunately, it seems that predators ...
project5/13/2010
  Q: THANKING YOU
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suggest that you choose the striped ...
Baby Robins Stalked by Hawk5/12/2010
  Q: Greetings! I am afraid for the lives of 3 baby Robins recently hatched. My family has been quietly ...
  A: While the scenario seems cruel, I'm afraid that hawks will kill young birds and may need to provide ...
Black rabbit5/12/2010
  Q: I live in Fredericksburg VA and have noticed a black rather large rabbit hopping around my house. I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used First of all, it is difficult to tell if ...
duck nesting5/12/2010
  Q: I live in london in flat on the 9th floor. I have a few window boxes with some ivy and other window ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. A few days ago, the Evening Standard had a ...
Unknown Animal5/11/2010
  Q: Would you please identify the animal in this picture? It was found near Worcester, Massachusetts on ...
  A: I copied the photo into 'My Pictures' and I guess that it shows two ears in the top left hand ...
Animal Identification5/11/2010
  Q: Would you please identify the animal in the following two photos. The animal was found in the front ...
  A: I have copied it into Word and have tried to enlarge it, but it has become too fuzzy for me to ...
duck nesting5/11/2010
  Q: I live in london in flat on the 9th floor. I have a few window boxes with some ivy and other window ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Coincidentally, I live in a flat on the ...
elephant herds5/11/2010
  Q: what can you tell me about elaphant herds? who is the leader, the composition of the herd, the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Please note that some of the ...
burrows5/10/2010
  Q: i live in south east England. In my garden(lawn)I have found a series of holes about 1&1/2inch in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
snakes & ligers5/9/2010
  Q: I was wondering, what are the advantages for snakes to be long but slim, or to be short but heavy, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. SNAKES http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake ...
inter predatory relationship5/9/2010
  Q: tiger, leapord and the dholes so who can be termed as apex predator and dominant in hunting and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
omg i dont know what happend5/9/2010
  Q: Hello i found a baby American robin but he doesn't stand up any more what happened to him?? what ...
  A: I think you have two options. You can return the robin to its nest and hope that the parents will ...
big cats5/8/2010
  Q: leapord including snow leapord and indian cheetah now extinct and thanks for ur quick responses sir ...
  A: You are right in saying that tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards and cheetahs have all lived in ...
Sound heard on walk at local Lake Park5/8/2010
  Q: At area park; along a lake by heavy wooded areas and thick grasses/shrubs/vines... While on a walk ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are various animals that could have ...
Robin's Eggs5/7/2010
  Q: If a Robin's nest was invaded by children and the mother has not come back, will another Robin take ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, adult robins use up a lot of ...
Disappearance5/5/2010
  Q: Outside of my window, there is a robins nest with four eggs. Recently, one egg hatch, and after two ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid I can't answer it, but I think ...
small mammal in Wake Forest, NC5/5/2010
  Q: Can you help me identify a small dead mammal I saw on the side of a road in Wake Forest, NC the week ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. Anthony refers to the "Field Book ...
baby robins5/4/2010
  Q: I'm hoping you can give some advice on baby robins. We were lucky to have a robin build a nest on ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that it is unlikely that the ...
Tiger Extinction/conservation projects5/3/2010
  Q: I was hoping you could answer a few questions i had about tiger numbers and any conservation ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. As the tiger is a well known animal and ...
mallards5/3/2010
  Q: We just hatched two mallards for my daughters science project and one of them has what looks like an ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the weblinks I used. First of all, waterfowl are among the few ...
incubation time for mallard eggs5/2/2010
  Q: I have a mallard duch sitting on 6 eggs in a reasonably safe environment, i.e. enclosed small garde ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The mother duck doesn't start incubating ...
identify a mammal5/1/2010
  Q: Wright, last sunday morning I take a picture of a mammal at the edge of Lagoa da Pampulha, Belo ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used The animal is a greater grison, ...
wild baby cotton tail rabbit5/1/2010
  Q: i received a bunny from a friend that turned out to be wild and it is acting a little strange my 6 ...
  A: Please note that I am not a vet, but I suggest that you should contact a wildlife veterinarian or ...
Can you help me ID this animal5/1/2010
  Q: This photo was taken today, 4/30/2010, Central North Carolina, near a golf course. I have never ever ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You are right. It does look like a ...
diarrhoea in baby squirrel4/30/2010
  Q: I found a baby squirrel about 2 weeks old. i have been feeding him Lactol. he is responding well. ...
  A: Please note that I am not a vet. Please contact a local wildlife veterinarian, wildlife charity or ...
wolf4/30/2010
  Q: can u pleease explain thanking u
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. MC refers to Volume 9 ('Wolves') ...
wild cat4/30/2010
  Q: I hope you can answer my question. I live in Reston Va near a protected forest.I recently have ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. Walker refers to the 6th edition ...
Treatment of Injured Bats4/29/2010
  Q: A bat got hit by the ceiling-fan blade before i could turn it off.its right wing got injured and ...
  A: I know several people who look after injured bats, but I suggest that you contact a wildlife ...
raccoon4/29/2010
  Q: i am rehabing a 4 week old and he walks ike there is something wrong with his right back leg where ...
  A: I advise you to contact a wildlife rehabilitation centre, a wildlife charity or local zoo, as these ...
mother duck left behind her one baby4/29/2010
  Q: what do I do. A mother duck left behind one of her ducklings in our front yard . Earlier she lost ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suggest that you contact a local ...
Snow Leopards4/28/2010
  Q: My husband mentioned a few years ago that they ere looking for people with a minimum of 5 acres to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that snow leopards are my ...
arctic fox4/28/2010
  Q: what are some of the related species to the arctic fox
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the arctic fox is ...
small mammal in Wake Forest, NC4/28/2010
  Q: Can you help me identify a small dead mammal I saw on the side of a road in Wake Forest, NC the week ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of ther websites I used. ...
Elephants4/27/2010
  Q: My daughter is in kindergarten and for her "zoo" project, she has to research and present a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Robins nest4/27/2010
  Q: A Robin has built a nest in an artificial wreath on my front door - which is the main entrance to ...
  A: Ideally, if you have an alternative door to enter and leave your house, it may be better to use this ...
questions4/27/2010
  Q: what is the size of a lion compared to a tiger? how long and how tall is a lion? how long and how ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. 'Carwardine' refers to the book ...
Massachusetts mammal4/26/2010
  Q: I live in Weymouth, MA and need help identifying an animal I saw. It was late afternoon last week ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
mallard ducklings4/26/2010
  Q: My children were given mallard ducklings for Easter. We were told they could be set free into the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard and ...
questions4/26/2010
  Q: what is the size of a lion compared to a tiger? how long and how tall is a lion? how long and how ...
  A: As lions and tigers vary a lot in length and height, do you want figures for the largest lions and ...
Wild Rabbits4/25/2010
  Q: My cat has found a rabbit burrow (i don't know where it is though) and she has brought back 2 ...
  A: As the rabbits are the same species as domestic rabbits, they will eat a range of vegetation. You ...
animals being raised by surrogates4/24/2010
  Q: my 8 year old daughter mentioned there is a word for newborn wild animals - particularly eggs ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Your daughter is thinking of imprinting. ...
dogs4/23/2010
  Q: dear jonathan i have a question why do street dog or stray dogs get a bit aggressive when the see ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the wesbites I used. I have noticed that some dogs react well ...
Wild Duck w/ eggs at a very busy mall4/23/2010
  Q: There is a mother duck sitting on 11 eggs up against a large retail store hidden in tall grass. I ...
  A: It's probably best to leave the nest where it is. I suspect that many people know the nest is there ...
mallard hen4/23/2010
  Q: We have had a hen on her nest in our backyard with about 6 eggs. She has been on her nest for a ...
  A: Mallards take about four weeks to incubate their eggs, so the duck wouldn't have incubated the eggs ...
Strange Nest4/21/2010
  Q: I live in NE Ohio and saw this nest while walking in the metropark. Not sure if it's man made or ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm not sure about this, but i think it ...
Robin fledglings4/21/2010
  Q: Discovered a robin's nest inside a plastic carrier bag hanging on a nail in our small communal shed. ...
  A: If the adults are able to fly through the gap, I suspect that the chicks will be able to do so, once ...
duck nest with eggs4/20/2010
  Q: A duck is sitting on a nest with 5 eggs on the ground between two trees next to our house. We do not ...
  A: Please note that the ducks will fly to water in order to feed and bathe. At present, I can't see ...
Robin fledglings4/20/2010
  Q: Discovered a robin's nest inside a plastic carrier bag hanging on a nail in our small communal shed. ...
  A: It is probably best to leave the robins where they are and to avoid disturbing them as much as ...
Hyena4/20/2010
  Q: i have a question about the lion vs Hyena conflict. Can a Hyena kill a fully grown male lion? this ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. 'Predators and Predation', ...
Question from the TV show CSI4/19/2010
  Q: sir. My name is Jon and I'm a researcher for the television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Many years ago, there was a story about ...
nestling robins4/19/2010
  Q: We had to have a dying tree cut down just a few hours ago and unfortunately did not know that there ...
  A: I think the best thing to do is to follow the parents and put the pail down near where the birds are ...
we are doing a project4/18/2010
  Q: Is there wild animals could be treated as a pet? What is the available wild pet in Syria Arab ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I don't think that naturally wild animals ...
crabs4/18/2010
  Q: How do blue crabs eat their food? i am doing a research project and i need to know how they eat. Do ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I am assuming that you want information on ...
African Lions4/18/2010
  Q: does the declining of African Lion affect natural balance of predator and prey in Africa?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The African lion is a major predator ...
Mallard nest4/17/2010
  Q: We have a mallard who laid 11 eggs in our brushes about 2wks ago. She seemed to be doing fine, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that ducks do not sit on their ...
zoology4/17/2010
  Q: Do you know of any university or collages that offer online zoology or wildlife biology degree ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. A couple of years ago, I did an Open ...
Robins4/16/2010
  Q: Just over a week ago we noticed a birds nest had been built on a shelf about 6'6" above the floor in ...
  A: As the robins do not seem to be affected by you and are feeding their young, I don't think you need ...
fleas and squirrels4/15/2010
  Q: I found a 3-4 week old squirrel and took it to a wildlife rehab center. The squirrel was cold and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Various species of fleas are adapted to ...
integrating wild animals4/15/2010
  Q: We have a male Tayra (9ish months) and a female Raccoon (6-7 months). These two are now well ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm glad that the tayras got on well ...
Giant Pandas4/15/2010
  Q: I am a 9yo doing a project on Giant Pandas to help solve the problem of endangerment. Can you tell ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. Volume 11 of the Marshall ...
Leopards4/14/2010
  Q: Are You An Expert On Leopards Im Doing A Projcet IN School And I Needs to Find A Leopard Experts... ...
  A: I know a certain amount about leopards and can look up information via the internet and my library. ...
crocodiles4/14/2010
  Q: What color do crocodile eyes reflect at night? I am interested in the ones in the Solomon Islands. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
help,fledgling4/13/2010
  Q: ok from day to day ive been watching a robins nest in my garden,and one time i went out to see the ...
  A: The RSPCA (www.rspca.org.uk) has produced a leaflet about this situation. It advises people not to ...
black panthers4/12/2010
  Q: are black panthers real? i've heard many myths and theories and i saw many pictures so r they real? ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Black panthers do exist. I've seen several ...
Opossum Biology4/12/2010
  Q: there was a photo I saw of a possum, which intrigued me. It shouwed a possum in Germany sitting on ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that male possums have a ...
Tigers4/12/2010
  Q: This might sound strange but I had an Idea to start a safe haven for tigers but I would like to do ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Several months ago, I learned that the ...
Tigers4/11/2010
  Q: This might sound strange but I had an Idea to start a safe haven for tigers but I would like to do ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
aggressive squirrel4/11/2010
  Q: My kids were outside playing today when a squirrel came up to them and either scratched or bit two ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that squirrels can be very ...
integrating wild animals4/10/2010
  Q: We have a male Tayra (9ish months) and a female Raccoon (6-7 months). These two are now well ...
  A: I think it's the first AllExperts question I've had about tayras. I also wish to thank the authors ...
?animal sighting4/10/2010
  Q: I live in western PA and yesterday I seen what I thought was a big groundhog but as I moved my car ...
  A: Hallo Theresa Thank you for your question. Please can you supply some aditional information to help ...
holes in my yard with no mounds4/10/2010
  Q: I live in Goldsboro,N.C. 50 miles south east of Raleigh,N.C. and my question is I have lived at the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, moles eat earthworms and ...
Racoons as pets in Mississippi.4/9/2010
  Q: My name is Sarah. Awhile back we trapped a raccoon. It was killing our chickens and Rabbits, so a ...
  A: I also want to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that releasing raccoons can be ...
what kind of animal is this?4/9/2010
  Q: I once saw a picture of an animal that looked kind of like a ferret or a weasel except the whole ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are various species of weasel that ...
Beavers4/8/2010
  Q: How many Species of beavers live in canada? How do they help us? Do people still hunt them down for ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. There is one species of beaver native ...
Help?4/8/2010
  Q: So I am currently taking care of four wild baby rabbits. From what I have read, they are ...
  A: Please note that I am not a vet and have no detailed information about how to look after baby ...
Canadian Beavers4/7/2010
  Q: Can you please answer these questions? -How many species of Beavers live in Canada? -How are ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. There is one species of beaver native ...
PA local animals4/6/2010
  Q: I'm doing a project where I'm building a zoo with local animals in a park with a hotel on sight ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note, I'm note sure what budget you ...
Feces Identification.4/6/2010
  Q: These pictures show feces found in my garden 04.04.10 I have never seen these before. I have ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. I have looked in 'Animal Tracks, ...
Candian Geese4/4/2010
  Q: Mr. Wright My wife and I are seniors living in Tecumseh, Kansas. My wife feeds birds on our little ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I can understand how you find the bullying ...
a wild animal4/3/2010
  Q: while visiting with friends at McDonald, NM........we saw droppings all over the yard by hay barn ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. From the description, I'm fairly sure that ...
a wild animal4/3/2010
  Q: while visiting with friends at McDonald, NM........we saw droppings all over the yard by hay barn ...
  A: Please can you confirm the following information. You were at McDonald, New Mexico and saw a dark ...
My dog found a wild mouse with a sore leg,please help me4/2/2010
  Q: My dog found a wild feild mouse hwo seems to have a very sore leg (maybe broken) and i don't know ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please contact a vet as soon as possible, ...
duck eggs4/2/2010
  Q: Yesterday a duck laid 4 eggs next to a tree in my yard. She has not been back and it is cool out at ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please leave the eggs where they are. The ...
Duck Eggs4/1/2010
  Q: A femail duck has laid 5 eggs over a period of a week but has not been back to the nest and we ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that ducks sit on their nests ...
Night Scream4/1/2010
  Q: We live in the Ozarks of Northwest AR and tonight are hearing a new sound that is driving our dogs ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Zoological Veterinary Practice3/31/2010
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. I'm in high school here in the United States and am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I am not a careers ...
green vervett monkey3/31/2010
  Q: my green vervett monkey's knee cap is out of place and i cant find a vet what should i do
  A: There are various solutions, but the most practical one is to contact a local zoo. You may need to ...
Animal Conservation Opportunities3/30/2010
  Q: I have a slightly weird situation that I'm hoping you can help me with. I have received a degree in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suggest that you contact a local zoo and ...
giving tranquilizehttp://forums.blueline.ca/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11848to wild animals3/30/2010
  Q: whenever we venture out in a forest and come across a wild animal, how to give a tranquilizer shot ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that you haven't said why you ...
Wild Animals3/29/2010
  Q: What are some reasons why wild animals should live in their natural habitat?
  A: I also wish to thnk the authors of the websites I used. Basically, your question involves ecology ...
abandoned robins nest3/29/2010
  Q: just read the replay regarding the reasons why Robins may abandon their nests...we have a nest and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that birds will sit on their ...
Opossums3/28/2010
  Q: I recently found a baby orphaned opossum in my yard. He/she is three to four inches long. It combs, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please follow the advice at ...
jaguars3/27/2010
  Q: We recently purchased approximatley 90 hectares (about 200 acres) of Mayan jungle land fairly close ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I am not an architect, so ...
spider monkeys3/25/2010
  Q: i am doing a project in school on the spider monkey. and i requires me to have a diagram showing ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The images include spider monkeys (Ateles) ...
pandas3/25/2010
  Q: what do pandas do for entertainment and toys ? thanks
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have assumed that you want information ...
please help me identify this cat/rabbit-like animal3/24/2010
  Q: at my holidays in Japan I encountered an animal in the next to kazura bashi in the Iya Valley ...
  A: I adjusted the brightness on my monitor and had another look at the photo. You are right - it isn't ...
Zoos3/24/2010
  Q: I am doing a persuasive paper on cruelty on animals in zoos and I need an expert opinion. What do ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have heard many cases of cruelty to ...
Wild animals as pets3/24/2010
  Q: Why do people keep wild animals as pets? Regards Nathan
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I know a few people who keep ...
baby Jack rabbit3/23/2010
  Q: i just found this baby jack rabbit today and it was all by it self and i dont want it to die. so i ...
  A: I can understand that you meant well by bringing back the baby jack rabbit, but you may have caused ...
Mallard Nest3/23/2010
  Q: We live in the country and have about a 2 acre pond. Last year we were lucky to have Mallards join ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you may need to be more ...
Zoos3/23/2010
  Q: Do you think that animals in zoos have enough space for them to roam around, do physical activity, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, some zoo animals have enough ...
Wild duck eggs3/22/2010
  Q: A wild duck has nested next to our pond and has laid four eggs up to now. She arrives each morning ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The duck seems to be behaving normally. ...
please help me identify this cat/rabbit-like animal3/22/2010
  Q: at my holidays in Japan I encountered an animal in the next to kazura bashi in the Iya Valley ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the photos just showed ...
Hawaiian Honeycreepers I'iwi3/22/2010
  Q: Wright, I have currently found an interest in the bird i'iwi honeycreeper. I would like to know ...
  A: I also want to thank the authors of the websites I used. I am pleased that you've developed an ...
Racoon Age3/20/2010
  Q: I have some racoons that come in my back yard and I was just wanting to know how do I determine the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
squirrel fleas3/19/2010
  Q: We have 2 orphaned squirrels about 8 weeks old. We are taking them to an animal rehab person ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Polar bears3/19/2010
  Q: Do you think polar bears should be removed from their habitats and be put in zoos to avoid ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I do not agree with the idea of removing ...
red panda3/18/2010
  Q: has artificial insemination ever been carried out on red pandas? if so when was it first done? if ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Armadilla3/17/2010
  Q: I have an Armadillo that burrows under my foundation of my house.I have tried everything i know And ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authros of the websites I used. One of the big problems with pest control ...
raccoon distemper3/17/2010
  Q: I have seen a squirrel in my yard that acts drunk. Then this week a raccoon was in our yard acting ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Water Scorpion3/17/2010
  Q: My 10-year-old is studying animal life found in freshwater habitats (Australia) at school and has ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Many of the websites contain ...
Undentified animal sound3/16/2010
  Q: I live in Austin, TX. Last night I was awakened by a very strange sound. The sound was coming from ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm sorry that I can't give a definitive ...
Baby Cottontails3/15/2010
  Q: My husband was in the backyard today watering the plants and heard a little crying sound. We found a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all the mother rabbits tends to ...
Fennec Foxes3/13/2010
  Q: My family and I are interested in buying a pet fennec. We are aware of their high energy and the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have included information from answers to ...
camels3/12/2010
  Q: Can I own a camel. I live in multonomah county Portland Oregon. I currently have 5 horses chickens ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
housing requirements of gorillas3/11/2010
  Q: What are the housing requirements of Western Lowland Gorillas in captivity? In particular the area ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Basically, a good gorilla enclosure would ...
HOLES & MOUNDS3/11/2010
  Q: I live in Southwest Florida and we have been finding many many holes and mounds in our yard. They ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.247wildlife.com/ is a pest ...
meerkat diagram3/10/2010
  Q: I am doing a presentation on meerkats and I heard that you have an image of the internal organs of a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. First of all, I don't have an ...
Hello, I need some help! :O3/10/2010
  Q: my name is Suhair........ About that picture of the white animal, do you know what its name is?? ...
  A: Please could you describe the white animal to me or tell me where I can find the picture. ...
Black ocelot?3/9/2010
  Q: I saw a black cat being kept as a pet. I know nothing about the owners except they had a penthouse ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Grzimek refers to Volume 3 of ...
sloth bear3/9/2010
  Q: dear jonathan i live in southern india and recently there has been an attack on a human in forest by ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have had a few similar questions over ...
Animal identification3/6/2010
  Q: I have a 500 year old copper image of an animal. I believe it is Inca. The ears, body and tail look ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the animal is stylised and ...
Platypus3/5/2010
  Q: 1. What interests you most about platypuses? 2. Do you think the male's poisonous spurs could kill ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. I've liked platypuses for many years. ...
Animal identification3/5/2010
  Q: I have a 500 year old copper image of an animal. I believe it is Inca. The ears, body and tail look ...
  A: I'll try and identify the animal, which sounds like a coypu. You can either attach the photo to a ...
Question3/4/2010
  Q: Know any stories where a person has a monkey, or any other primate as a pet? ANSWER: Dear Reebecca ...
  A: I find the same problem when I try to answer questions - too many of the relevant sites are ...
Galapagos Fur Seal3/4/2010
  Q: my name is Christine and I am a 8th grader. I am doing a project at school. I have to research on ...
  A: Hallo Christine Thanks for the follow-up. I'm not quite sure about the information you want. You ...
Question3/3/2010
  Q: Know any stories where a person has a monkey, or any other primate as a pet?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Several people have kept primates, but I ...
the animals in australia and climate3/2/2010
  Q: do u think most animals in australia will be affected by global warming?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, 'global warming' is a very ...
Cat Sighting2/28/2010
  Q: I was walking in Milton by Robinson Point and Garson point road and sighted what liked like a big ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/uw201 gives ...
wild animals in Germany2/28/2010
  Q: Jonathan, I have been living in Germany for a couple of years and have not heard or seen anything ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there are several predatory ...
Cat Sighting2/28/2010
  Q: I was walking in Milton by Robinson Point and Garson point road and sighted what liked like a big ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
penguins2/26/2010
  Q: What special features do Magellanic penguins have?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have tried to take different information ...
question2/26/2010
  Q: do you know any stories that contain a situation where a person felt sorry for the wild animal so ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I receive many questions ...
Mute Swan2/26/2010
  Q: Why do single mature Mute Swans build nests??
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Usually a pair of breeding mute swans will ...
drag race2/25/2010
  Q: can you list ten of the smallest wild animals that can drag an average human man,no dogs ...
  A: I think it will be almost impossible to answer, as it depends on the animal and the individual ...
Panther in Western North Carolina2/25/2010
  Q: I have horses on my family's land in Western North Carolina. Two people have said they saw a black ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I have had lots of questions ...
wild cat sighting2/24/2010
  Q: I have a photo of a bobcat/cougar I recently took in the Smoky Mountains. It does not looked ...
  A: I guess that the cat is the animal in the middle, showing the back of its head. I'm afraid it's a ...
ducks2/23/2010
  Q: We have two ducks that are a mix of peking and mallard. I thought they were both males but one is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that ducks can lay eggs ...
Gestation period2/23/2010
  Q: Please tell me the gestation period of the following animals -elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the sixth edition of 'Walker's Mammals of the World'. The ...
small black animal2/22/2010
  Q: on 2-21-10 while driving on a rural road in Toombs County Ga(southeast Ga) I saw an animal that was ...
  A: I also wish to thnk the authors of the websites I used. I am quite sure that you saw a fox ...
Galapagos Fur Seal2/22/2010
  Q: my name is Christine and I am a 8th grader. I am doing a project at school. I have to research on ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Class Project on Riverine Rabbit2/21/2010
  Q: Wright, I am doing a report on the Riverine Rabbit for a class project. I have already put together ...
  A: I have looked up various books for you and wish to thank the authors for the information I've used. ...
warm up and stretch?2/20/2010
  Q: Do lions, as a big cat and fierce predator ever get a muscle strain? You see humans that are about ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I shall use the term lion ...
Southern Cassowary2/19/2010
  Q: I have a few questions that need to be answered. How many people are injured by the Southern ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Christopher P. Kofron ...
Big Cats2/19/2010
  Q: I am experienced in raising big cats. Are there any paying jobs in that area?
  A: There are many privately owned big cats around the world, as well as many kept in zoos and circuses. ...
Primate disease and behavior2/18/2010
  Q: What diseases do African Green Monkeys carry, and what can they transmit to humans exposed to their ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Diseases: Green monkeys are used in ...
duck mateing2/18/2010
  Q: how long from the time the ducks mate to them laying eggs and how to tell if they are Fertile
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Please note that it doesn't follow that ...
wild fox in yard2/16/2010
  Q: We have a fox roaming the neighborhood, eating small pets. This fox is cutting through my backyard ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You will need to check with your local ...
tasmanian devil2/15/2010
  Q: what is a Tasmanaian devil
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous ...
Marsupials in Australia2/13/2010
  Q: I'm doing a school project on marsupials in Australia. Do you know anything about how they effect ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I'm glad that you're doing a ...
wild cat2/10/2010
  Q: I sent a question about a wild cat in Englewood, and was dissappointed that you blew me off. Maybe ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm sorry that this got sent to the ...
bear or panther2/10/2010
  Q: A friend of mine brought me this picture and asked me if i could tell him what was doing this. it ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
animals in captivity2/10/2010
  Q: is it bad for a manattee to be in captivity an why. is it good for logger head turtles to be ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it depends why the manatee ...
robin redbreast2/9/2010
  Q: I live in NJ the ground is covered by snow. there are robins in front of my house.it is february ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
a levels2/8/2010
  Q: my name is michael and i am currently 15, at this very moment i am picking my A levels an i want to ...
  A: When I was your age, my biology teacher advised me to do zoology, chemistry and physics as A-levels. ...
fennec fox2/7/2010
  Q: Ive really been wanting a fennec fox:) I love those little guys!!! ok but besides the point I've ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that some of the information ...
wild mink killing chickens2/6/2010
  Q: Many of us that raise chickens here on Vashon Island, WA, USA have & continue to loose birds to wild ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
polar bears2/3/2010
  Q: First of all, I have to write a research report on a topic that I'd like to become an expert on. I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. ...
Wild baby rabbit2/2/2010
  Q: The rabbit was not much bigger than my hand I would say from photos ive seen on the internet that it ...
  A: Hallo Richard Thanks for the follow-up. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Galapagos Fur Seal2/1/2010
  Q: my name is Christine and I am a 8th grader. I am doing a project at school. I have to research on ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The Seal Conservation Society ...
Animal Rights1/31/2010
  Q: Good day! This Abdul Taiting. A Mass Communication student from Far Eastern University, Philippines. ...
  A: Please can you resend them and tick the Private box. I shall try and be as honest as possible with ...
Wild baby rabbit1/31/2010
  Q: The rabbit was not much bigger than my hand I would say from photos ive seen on the internet that it ...
  A: I think you probably did the right thing with the rabbit. I get several questions from people who ...
Bengal Tigers1/30/2010
  Q: Wright, I am an 8th grader doing an endangered species project on the Bengal Tiger specifically ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are several organisations trying to ...
Elephants1/30/2010
  Q: When elephants are housed in zoos, do they create a herd including the other elephants already ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It was quite common for African and Asian ...
Crows Mourning?1/28/2010
  Q: I have heard that when a crow dies, that is a important crow in his community, hundreds of crows ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Most of the answer comes from some research ...
Darwin's Fox1/28/2010
  Q: Wright My name is Parker James and i am in 8th grade attending Kentucky Country Day School in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://darwin.defra.gov.uk/project/11013/ ...
animals deaths1/28/2010
  Q: why do scientist kill animals?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, this is a very emotive issue ...
Galapagos Fur Seal1/27/2010
  Q: my name is Christine and I am a 8th grader. I am doing a project at school. I have to research on ...
  A: I think that some of your class mates have also asked me similar questions. I wish to thank the ...
Endangered Animals1/27/2010
  Q: I am doing a paper about the extinction of animals in a world without humans. Say that all of the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Several people have speculated about what ...
Illegal Tiger Trade1/26/2010
  Q: My name is Maddie Huerter and I am a senior at Marian High School. I am currently doing a research ...
  A: I thought you may be interested in this website: ...
Darwin's Fox1/26/2010
  Q: Wright My name is Parker James and i am in 8th grade attending Kentucky Country Day School in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I thought you might be interested in the ...
Snow Leopards1/25/2010
  Q: My name is Zach and I am an 8th grader doing a project on endangered species. I choose the snow ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
eradicating squirrels in attic naturally1/25/2010
  Q: What can we put in our attic to get rid of squirrels? Ammonia? PLease get back with as many options ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that you must take care when ...
Zoo attendance since the 1960s1/25/2010
  Q: Do you think it is right to say that numbers of people attending zoos started to drop from the 1960s ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have heard about soo attendances falling ...
animal domestication questions...sorry its kinda long!1/24/2010
  Q: Wright, Good day, and I hope this finds you well. My name is Maison Bergeron, and I am a student ...
  A: Dear Maison Thanks for your questions. Below is information about domestic cats and dogs, as well ...
Elephant Medical Condition1/24/2010
  Q: My son came home with information from a classmate that the term "dudette" means "an infected hair ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I think the word is a slang ...
Arctic Foxes1/21/2010
  Q: Wright: I am doing a report on Arctic Foxes and wondered if you could answer the following: 1. How ...
  A: 1. How else do Arctic Foxes prepare for winter besides changing colors? In autumn, the fox sheds ...
animal domestication questions...sorry its kinda long!1/20/2010
  Q: Wright, Good day, and I hope this finds you well. My name is Maison Bergeron, and I am a student ...
  A: Unfortunately, they will take some time to look up. Are you interested in some animals and plants in ...
big cats1/20/2010
  Q: I have been reading that the four main big cats can only roar and do not purr yet I heard a leopard ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I must admit that the details about ...
Young Bobcat or not ??1/19/2010
  Q: I was sitting in a tree stand yesterday in Brundidge Alabama when a small cat walked up from my ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Elephants1/18/2010
  Q: Do male elephants control the herd or do females, and how do they establish their dominance to the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Red Wolf1/15/2010
  Q: I made a mistake in my last E Mail. My question is' Do you know anything about the red wolf being ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.fws.gov/redwolf/ says that by ...
irish elk1/14/2010
  Q: what do you know about the Irish elk, how big was it? how much did it weigh? what was it's diet ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are many websites containing ...
Skunk hanging around my house1/14/2010
  Q: I have not seen the little critter but I can definately smell a skunk at my house. I don't know if ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that this answer has been ...
what is it1/13/2010
  Q: I live in northern Arizona in the foothills of the White mountains. I have seen ground squirel ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think that a yellow-bellied marmot ...
gestation1/13/2010
  Q: Where can I find the gestation periods of wild animals, such as raccoons and opossum.
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Many websites on individual mammals ...
Red Wolf1/11/2010
  Q: Do you know anything about management of the red wolf population in north Arizona?
  A: I have found information about red wolves being reintroduced into North Carolina. I have also found ...
What do you think?1/11/2010
  Q: Ok, this may sound weird but here we go. I decided I would like a pet squirrel. So I will observe ...
  A: I don't know the legal side of your plan. I suspect this depends on the species of squirrel and ...
prey weigth1/7/2010
  Q: This is my follow-up Question Re; lifting ability of raptors. Is the size and shape ot their wings ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Heaviest prey1/7/2010
  Q: Which birds of prey has the strongest lifting,flying (of prey)capabilty and what is the largest prey ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. Riley Woodford ...
Great White Sharks1/5/2010
  Q: Do you know how many people get killed from a Great White Shark per year?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. 'Natural History Museum Animal ...
wild life /elephant1/5/2010
  Q: why elephant like liquor to drink and like paddy and banana to eat?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The simple answer is that once elephants ...
wild animal1/5/2010
  Q: I am in Vero Beach, FL and this early morning, I saw an animal that looked as a seal with small ...
  A: Please could you give me some rough measurements e.g. head and body length. Also if you have any ...
Wolves1/4/2010
  Q: I'd like to interview you about Wolves for a project I'm doing for my English class. 1) Would you ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. These include ‘Wolves’, Number 9 ...
Wild Animals1/4/2010
  Q: my grand daughter has a science project to do a picture and comments about a wild animal in New ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have found the following animals for ...
Feeding wild animals1/3/2010
  Q: I live on Vancouver Island. I wanted to decorate a tree in the wild with nutritious food for all the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. James Johnson ...
Siberian Tigers...1/1/2010
  Q: The wikipedia gives reference to siberian tigers eating brown bears (a larger sub-species of grizzly ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I have used information ...
panther12/31/2009
  Q: We have a black panther roamingour farm in central north Carolina...we have spotted it twice and it ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you will need to verify your ...
Margays and Ocelots12/31/2009
  Q: I was wondering if having a Margays and Ocelots is legal in California and if it is do you need a ...
  A: It is illegal for a private individual to keep a pet margay or ocelot in California, therefore the ...
Margays and Ocelots12/30/2009
  Q: I was wondering if having a Margays and Ocelots is legal in California and if it is do you need a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Hedgehogs12/20/2009
  Q: I'm a 12 year old living in Louisiana. We plan to move to California soon. The problem is I've ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
My Pursuit12/18/2009
  Q: I have a strong passion for animals, the conservation of species, and being a Field Zoologist ...
  A: I have looked at various websites about St Louis Zoo and it seems that the zoo does do various ...
Mouse or what?12/17/2009
  Q: I live in Toronto and I have a backyard pool that is now covered for the winter. Rainwater has ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It definitely sounds like a star-nosed ...
Black Panther Sighting12/16/2009
  Q: I had been raised in an area well known for folklore and what we called ghost tales (The Southern ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It does seem that you saw a dark cat and ...
cougars12/16/2009
  Q: how would i describe a cougars sound when writing a story? i can 'hear' it in my head but dont know ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
platypus12/15/2009
  Q: I heard that it is against the law to kill a platypus. Do you know why? What are some of the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. First of all, the platypus is a ...
mouse/mice12/13/2009
  Q: We live in North Central Indiana, about 2 hours north of Indianapolis. It is mostly curiosity, but ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
animals in the zoo12/11/2009
  Q: what are 5 reasons animals should live in a zoo
  A: Please note that zoos are very controversial and some zoos keep animals in very bad condition. I ...
red pandas12/9/2009
  Q: do you know where i can get any graphs, data, tables, charts showing the red panda's breeding ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There is various information about red ...
Zoology/Biology Career12/9/2009
  Q: I am in high school, but looking towards the future in college and am a bit worried as to what i ...
  A: When I was at school, I was in a similar position to you. I've been interested in animals since ...
Study animals in the wild12/8/2009
  Q: I would like to one day study animals in the wild. What qualifications would I need and where would ...
  A: When I did my degree, I did an animal behaviour course in the zoology department and another one in ...
Study animals in the wild12/8/2009
  Q: I would like to one day study animals in the wild. What qualifications would I need and where would ...
  A: Some of the best naturalists are people who had no formal qualifications in the subject, just a ...
penguin12/8/2009
  Q: what is being done in wild snd in captivity to help regerenerate the endangered specie??
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are various organisations trying to ...
Flying lemurs and eagle12/2/2009
  Q: From the past question Re: flying lemurs they said that this arboreal mammals is nocturnal and It ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
london's wildlife12/1/2009
  Q: my name is Mathieu Baer. I produce and direct a TV show in Montreal Canada called Zooville. It's a ...
  A: I am a member of the London Bat Group and there are various bat roost visits planned for the winter. ...
giant panda12/1/2009
  Q: do you know where i can get any graphs, data, tables, charts showing the giant panda's breeding ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Animals in zoos11/30/2009
  Q: Would an animal from the zoo be able to survive in the wild? Hypothetically speaking, if zoos were ...
  A: There are several cases of escaped zoo animals surviving in the wild. It would depend on the ...
animals11/30/2009
  Q: i am a girl in year 7 and we have to do a prodject about endangered animals and i was ondering what ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. When I was a little boy, books on ...
Exaggerations in the weight of Gaurs11/23/2009
  Q: how are you? I was reading this conversation: ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. I agree with you that a lot of ...
Teaching about Wild animals to Kindergarten11/23/2009
  Q: I have to teach a bunch of 3-4 year olds ten sessions on wild animals. It is a subject I have not ...
  A: I suggest the following ideas: 1. Different kinds of animals. Start with asking the children the ...
Racoon problem11/22/2009
  Q: I have captured 6 Raccoons over the course of six months in my attack. At one time we actually heard ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Raccoons can very easily become pests and ...
jackals11/21/2009
  Q: Is there a way to find out if your dog is part jackal? Because I have a puppy about 4 months old now ...
  A: Izy does look like a cross-breed, but I think she's a bit young to determine her exact parentage. It ...
Bobcats11/21/2009
  Q: I live in Eastern AR on 14 acres in the country. I have all of my property fenced in. I have an 8 ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Bobcats can attack dogs. Linda Leavell ...
found beheaded small animal11/20/2009
  Q: I would like to find out what the small animal I found beheaded on our land is.It had tiny paws, ...
  A: I need the following information to try to help me identify the animal. 1. Roughly where you live, ...
red panda11/18/2009
  Q: hi i was wondering if you help me i am really sturgling on my course work i have to write a leaflet ...
  A: I have looked up several websites and I haven't found any that mention handling red pandas. Several ...
Teaching about Wild animals to Kindergarten11/18/2009
  Q: I have to teach a bunch of 3-4 year olds ten sessions on wild animals. It is a subject I have not ...
  A: I think the best way to do this would be for you to talk about animals that your class has seen. ...
ring-tailed cat thing11/17/2009
  Q: I'm trying to identify a ring-tailed cat-looking thing I saw today near Sligo Creek Parkway in ...
  A: Several years ago, I went to a talk about feral cats in Islington and some of them are very ...
Rabies preventative medicine for wild animals11/17/2009
  Q: This quote is from a website: "In some places, rabies medicine is put out in bait (food) for foxes. ...
  A: I suggest that you contact a wildlife veterinarian or a similarly qualified expert for advice on ...
Flight of a cape robin [South Africa]11/16/2009
  Q: The robin I found in the garden was about 3 days old, I watched the mother feed it continuously ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
whitetail deer11/10/2009
  Q: How do whitetails take of there yong
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Nature Works ...
black squirrel11/10/2009
  Q: I stepped outside and heard a pretty loud "squawking" sound and automaticaly thought it was a crow ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It seems that several squirrels include ...
wild deer food11/10/2009
  Q: I live on Oak Creek in Sedona, AZ at about 4,500 feet. I have neighbors that hate deer and the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.foodplots.com/, ...
buried eggs11/8/2009
  Q: I recently found two or more what appears to be duck eggs buried in my garden. The nearest farm is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Ian Hayward ...
Hand raising baby gennets11/8/2009
  Q: I found two abandoned baby genets that fell off our roof with umbilical cord and eyes shut. Got ...
  A: Please contact a wildlife veterinarian for advice. I suspect that you could look after genets in a ...
jaw strength11/6/2009
  Q: who has the greater jaw strength, a hyena or a alligator?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that there is a lot of ...
Cannot identify tails11/5/2009
  Q: My cat has been bringing home tails. We live in Northern NJ on a lake and this morning I found ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/chkmamls.htm is a ...
thankyou reply11/4/2009
  Q: I also think you would like to know that i voted for you as expert of the year! Thanks for the ...
  A: I think it is the first time anyone has nominated me as expert of the year and I'm very grateful to ...
career help!11/3/2009
  Q: I have just completed a National Diploma in Animal Management in England, I came out of the course ...
  A: There are several zoos around the world that take on volunteer keepers. These are unpaid and, in ...
mallard Duck11/2/2009
  Q: I have a female mallard duck. I bought two for the children at Easter and something killed one. She ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
animals/wildlife11/2/2009
  Q: I have wanted to become a vet since i was 4.
  A: I suggest that you contact a local vet. I did a Google search using 'vet' and 'Brisbane' and there ...
Wild mouse care11/1/2009
  Q: Actually, it's not a question but a clarification. I was reading your article regarding wild mouse ...
  A: It's useful to have clarification about various questions. When I joined AllExperts, I aimed to ...
Can cheetahs and leopards interbreed?10/30/2009
  Q: Can cheetahs and arabian leopards interbreed? is there any record(s) of a successful attemept in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
camels10/30/2009
  Q: we are a group of biology teachers from syria would please answer this question : how long can ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/2807, ...
ocelot10/29/2009
  Q: I was wondering if I would be able to get an ocelot as a pet in Canada BC?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Wild Animals as Pets10/28/2009
  Q: I'm doing a speech on why it is dangerous to have wild animals as pets. Do you know of any studies ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that you will need to take ...
Can cheetahs and leopards interbreed?10/28/2009
  Q: Can cheetahs and arabian leopards interbreed? is there any record(s) of a successful attemept in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, cheetahs and leopards are ...
identifcation these animals10/26/2009
  Q: What are these animals I could not find any copyright information.
  A: The animals are aardvarks - an adult and a baby. Aardvarks aren't closely related to other mammals, ...
Squirrels10/26/2009
  Q: I have 2 squirrels (both male i think) living in our roof on a farm, they have been there for a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Servals hot/cold10/24/2009
  Q: ANSWER: Dear Peter Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ISIS ...
polar bear & ringed seals10/24/2009
  Q: I read that the polar bear’s nasal mucous membrane is 100 times larger than a human’s. Does that ...
  A: There are relatively few people working in the Arctic, which covers a large area. The scientists who ...
eels10/23/2009
  Q: I live in Sulphur Louisiana, it is in the southwestern area of the state near the Texas border. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The photo shows an eel. ...
badgers10/22/2009
  Q: ji john sorry to bother you but what is this animal? ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of tyhe websites I used. The photo shows an animal that has had ...
jackal10/22/2009
  Q: I was just wondering if it is possible to train a jackal or a hyena, also if it was legal anywhere ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
giant panda reintroduction10/21/2009
  Q: why are giant pandas are not yet reintroduce back into the wild?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Isis ...
Servals hot/cold10/21/2009
  Q: Hello i have been searching the net for an answer on the question when is it to hot/cold for an ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. As the serval is a mammal, it can retain ...
Who poops where they eat?10/20/2009
  Q: I have been putting food out for two outdoor cats (which I haven't seen lately) often there is a ...
  A: Please let me know where you live. I can think of an animal that poops over its food to stop animals ...
animals10/20/2009
  Q: i'm in year 6 and in school we are doing should animals be kept in captivity should they or ...
  A: I suggest that you look at this question from various angles, as I know several people who are very ...
polar bear & ringed seals10/20/2009
  Q: I read that the polar bear’s nasal mucous membrane is 100 times larger than a human’s. Does that ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. POLAR BEARS The polar bear ranges over a ...
Eerie night noise10/19/2009
  Q: It's such a fun and informative read! I'm living in the north of South Korea right now, in the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have tried to look up information for ...
Squirrel behavior10/19/2009
  Q: This has never happened in the 22 years we have lived here - the neighborhood squirrels have ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://tomclothier.hort.net/page21.html ...
tree animals ??10/19/2009
  Q: We recently took over a farm in s france. The other day we saw what looked like rats maybe 3to 4 ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that rats and martens look ...
Physical ability of a Gazelle10/18/2009
  Q: This is in regards to force and motion: The question is: How do gazelle's jump so high?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. Chris Lavers wrote 'Why ...
stoat/weasel10/18/2009
  Q: i wonder if you can help me? this afternoon i go over to my two chickens in a very large house and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think you are right in suggesting that ...
Squirrels10/16/2009
  Q: My dog killed a baby squirrel. The mother was trying her best to distract the dog. My question is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. This is a difficult question to answer, as ...
polar bear & ringed seals10/16/2009
  Q: I read that the polar bear’s nasal mucous membrane is 100 times larger than a human’s. Does that ...
  A: Please can you let me know where you got your information about the polar bear's nasal membranes, as ...
baby wild wearhouse mouse10/16/2009
  Q: i found a baby brown mouse in home depot out in the open his eyes are just starting to open i dont ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. As the baby's eyes are starting to open, ...
Fishers in WV10/15/2009
  Q: My 9 year old is doing a report on fishers in WV. Would appreciate any information I can get for ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Your son can find basic information about ...
School paper10/15/2009
  Q: I think animals should be free and be able to do whatever they want and roam around wherever they ...
  A: I think that Gerald Durrell had the right attitude. He said it would be better if Jersey Zoo closed ...
crazy raccoon10/15/2009
  Q: Yesterday when my husband got home and got out of the car during daylight hours a raccoon walked ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Rabies can make a raccoon more active ...
raccoons10/14/2009
  Q: Can raccoons eat garlic, Is there anything a raccoon cannot eat that would make him sick?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
australian marsupials' traits10/13/2009
  Q: i have some questions about some physical traits of marsupials which i can't find on the internet. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites of books I used. When I went to college, I did my ...
A LION10/13/2009
  Q: If we watch a lion for a long time, we will observe something which will impress us. It has to be ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't supply the answer you're looking for. There are so many things that a lion could ...
Large burrow in Sierra Nevada10/13/2009
  Q: I'm an avid hiker and live in the Lake Tahoe area (California side). A friend and I were on a hike ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
A LION10/12/2009
  Q: If we watch a lion for a long time, we will observe something which will impress us. It has to be ...
  A: Please can you give me a link to the radio programme, so that I can see the context of the question. ...
Orphaned duck10/12/2009
  Q: Yesterday my daughter found a duck that was in the freezing cold weather with 4 small dogs barking ...
  A: This bird is a type of grebe. ...
Baby Mole I Think10/11/2009
  Q: My name is Renee and my husband found what we think to be a baby mole and it's eyes are still ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It does sound like you have a baby mole, ...
A LION10/11/2009
  Q: If we watch a lion for a long time, we will observe something which will impress us. It has to be ...
  A: I'm afraid I don't understand it. I'm not sure if it's a riddle and whether you know the answer and ...
cat10/11/2009
  Q: setting in my tree stand today i saw what looked like a lynx or bob cat. just a stub of a tail and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.nhptv.org/wild/bobcat.asp says ...
fisher and raccoon10/10/2009
  Q: i have heard fishers prey on raccoons,and i simply don,t belive it.I know fishers are savage and can ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Baby field mouse10/10/2009
  Q: My cats found a baby field mouse in my bathroom cupboard, fortunately I was able to save it before ...
  A: I suggest that you contact a wildlife veterinarian or charity as soon as possible. I very much doubt ...
dolphin drinking10/10/2009
  Q: A conversation came up about how dolphins drink. I figured that they find fresh water by eating ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. These include ...
lost egg10/8/2009
  Q: i found an egg in my front yard and i don't know if its ok. it was still a little warm and i ran to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you need to find out if the ...
I live in Houston TX10/8/2009
  Q: Can you help me find info on having a sloth in Houston TX
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Wild animals that start with the letter "x"10/7/2009
  Q: Do you know of any wild animals that start with the letter "X"?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Several years ago, I helped to compile a ...
Mammal in my backyard10/6/2009
  Q: I live in suburban Southeast Michigan. Early this morning when it was still dark out I saw a brown ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have compared the sizes of various ...
Paw Prints10/6/2009
  Q: I have two pictures of prints I just found by our mailbox. We just purchased a new home in the ...
  A: All-experts has a facility where you can attach pictures to your questions. If you can't do this, ...
Squirrel chewing habits10/6/2009
  Q: Good morning, Why do squirrels chew Leading? Surely Lead is poisonous and causes them harm. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Terry Love ...
In reference to "Bobcat or Cougar?"10/5/2009
  Q: I also live in Salem, Virginia and recently saw Karen's question regarding the story she heard about ...
  A: I think it goes to show how little we know about some animals. It was only a few years ago where the ...
giant anteaters10/4/2009
  Q: I just wanted to know what the photoperiod of the giant anteater was? approximately how much water ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. ...
What is this?10/3/2009
  Q: We live in eastern Kansas and found this animal running across our backyard and then at the pond. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The animal you saw was a groundhog or ...
big cats10/2/2009
  Q: we saw a large jet black cat on a golf course in Maspalomas Gran Canaria, it was about 18 inches ...
  A: I have looked up various websites and can find no details about sightings of panthers. Gran Canaria ...
Animal faeces10/2/2009
  Q: I am finding 6 or 8 (3 or 4 centimeters long)droppings each day on our garden paths which I cannot ...
  A: I have looked at various books, including 'Animals Tracks, Trails & Signs' by R.W. Brown, M.J. ...
panther?10/1/2009
  Q: could you take a look at this video? ...
  A: I must admit that the animal looks like a black leopard and doesn't have the pricked up ears of a ...
squirrel10/1/2009
  Q: i found this baby squirrel and it was attacked by a cat and its arm is messed up very badly what ...
  A: Please contact a wildlife veterinarian for help. I am not a veterinarian and I would only be able to ...
Brown Bears10/1/2009
  Q: I have been to Kodiak Island, Katmai national park, and all over Alaska. I can't seem to find people ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, brown bears were classified ...
what is this animal9/29/2009
  Q: this animal is a stray jungle animal there is a photo with this, itd hard to desribe i have ...
  A: Hallo Eleanor Thank you for your email.This is a very attractive photo of a baby Malayan tapir. The ...
Black Panther9/28/2009
  Q: Are there (Black) Panthers in Extreme Southwestern North Carolina? My daughter and her husband heard ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there are various mammals ...
holes in garden9/28/2009
  Q: Over the past few weeks I have noticed holes the size of a fifty pence piece in the lawn. There are ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There seem to be various potential ...
coyotes9/28/2009
  Q: We are begriming to have serious problems with coyotes in the area. They have taken and or killed ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. NightPests.com ...
Squirrel Tail Propulsion?9/27/2009
  Q: Not a question.....just thought you might enjoy this slow motion video of a squirrel making a ...
  A: Squirrels are very acrobatic. Several years ago, the BBC did a programme called 'Daylight Robbery'. ...
Mass. Wild Animal9/27/2009
  Q: Last week I was in traffic on RT 9 in Southboro and saw a dead animal on the side of the road the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the term panther can be used ...
Snakes9/26/2009
  Q: Will a rattlesnake and a copperhead fight each other and if so who would win the fight?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it is unusual for two ...
animal sound9/25/2009
  Q: I live in a mountainous yet suburban type area. In the middle of the night, in both the late winter ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
tigers9/25/2009
  Q: I need to know within 60 hours. can you tell me approximately how many tigers (all sub-species ...
  A: Please note that there is an estimated 15,000 tigers kept in the USA, but many of these are not in ...
western toad9/24/2009
  Q: We have western toads living on our property. Today I noticed one of the adult toads had what ...
  A: I suggest that you contact a local wildlife veterinarian, as I think this toad could have some kind ...
Squirrels9/24/2009
  Q: I feed the squirrels in my backyard. The last two years some of them come on my lap and take from my ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used James Newton Baskett ...
small mammal in France9/23/2009
  Q: I live in SW france.My cat cornered a small creature which was similar in size to a rat with a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It seems as though your cat cornered a ...
penguins?9/23/2009
  Q: OK....Is this an organization that is helping to protect penguins? (little fairy penguins.)
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are various organisations that ...
big cat sighting, north of Onslow Bridge, NC9/23/2009
  Q: My husband and I were cruising south out of Beaufort, NC. While waiting for the bridge opening ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
bats9/22/2009
  Q: What kind of habatate do bats live in?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Short tailed shrews9/22/2009
  Q: Can you advise what bait I can use to trap shrews that are in my house? They are living in the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the webistes I used. http://www.pestproducts.com/shrews.htm has ...
project9/22/2009
  Q: hi my name is aaron and i am a student at halsowen college and i am to ask questions to people and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
wild animal9/21/2009
  Q: i saw an animal, in a neighborhood near my sons school. it was shaped like a squirrel but much ...
  A: Please can you let me know the size of the animal you saw e.g. how long the tail was and how long ...
inbreed's9/21/2009
  Q: what animals do not inbreed other than the dove, and the cardinal?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm afraid I don't really understand it. ...
RELOCATING POLAR BEARS9/10/2009
  Q: Good afternoon , Polar bears are becoming extinct in Canada . Why can't we relocate 2 or 300 to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I've taken the bulk of the ...
fox9/10/2009
  Q: we had a fox kill our duck last night but it only took the head and left the rest. it was a nice ...
  A: I can understand why the chickens were excited, although this can make the fox more excited and more ...
cheetahs in zoo9/10/2009
  Q: I was just amazed to see cheetahs working with other big cats. In this picture there is a cheetah, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Jordan Curnutt ...
Galapagos Fur Seals and Sea Lions9/9/2009
  Q: Wondering if you can help me visually discern the difference between the Galapagos Sea Lion and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Fur seals and sea lions belong to the same ...
wild baby bunny9/8/2009
  Q: We found 3 baby bunnies, 2 were dead from puncture wounds and one was moving like it was trying to ...
  A: You must contact a wildlife veterinarian as soon as possible; you could try a local vet if there are ...
cheetahs in zoo9/8/2009
  Q: I was just amazed to see cheetahs working with other big cats. In this picture there is a cheetah, ...
  A: It is very similar to a photo I received recently. This showed various species of big cats in a ...
Weird Animal9/6/2009
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me figure out what animal I saw. I have only ever seen it twice and it was ...
  A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mammals_of_Texas is a list of mammals from Texas, while ...
moles9/6/2009
  Q: so last night by a bon fire someone found a baby mole, at least i think it was a baby....very small! ...
  A: There are several mammals that can pass rabies to humans, but there is no way I can tell if the ...
dangerous encounters9/5/2009
  Q: Jonathan, Mr.Brady Barr has mesured bite force animal's in " dangerous encounters :bite force2 " in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that various people have ...
female duck and male rabbit growing up together9/5/2009
  Q: About 4 months ago i bought a baby female duck and a baby male rabbit.I made a house for them in my ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have heard of individuals of various ...
panthers9/4/2009
  Q: what is a group of panthers called
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The term panther is used for leopards, ...
fox9/4/2009
  Q: we had a fox kill our duck last night but it only took the head and left the rest. it was a nice ...
  A: I also wish to thank the author of the websites I used. I can't tell you why the fox only took the ...
short tailed shrews9/3/2009
  Q: I have aquired 3 baby (eyes not open) what I believe are short tailed shrews. Found in NJ (USA) ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, short-tailed shrews have ...
porcupines9/3/2009
  Q: Is it illegal to capture porcupines and keep them as pets in any state? (would it have been back in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Deborah Anderson ...
identify animal9/3/2009
  Q: In the summer of 1990 we visited Disney's Discovery Island in Orlando. The area was beach and ...
  A: I wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
possums and rabies9/2/2009
  Q: my two dogs atacked a possum, and now i'm scared they may get rabbies, the animal seemed dead, I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It does seem that your dogs attacked an ...
Hole in garden9/2/2009
  Q: Can you help please, over the past weeks I have in a walled garden seen soil overnight dropped out ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. There are various animals that ...
what is this animal9/1/2009
  Q: I just found a dead wild animal in my yard, I live in southwest nh. It is about the size of a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Toad9/1/2009
  Q: My five year old son found a from toad. And he is so very proud that he caught it him self. Not that ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. When I was a boy, I had a pet toad. My ...
Is it a Fox?9/1/2009
  Q: I recently came across what I thought to be a fox on my property, 30 min south of Yosemite. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
nocturnal animal sound8/28/2009
  Q: I heard a set of 3 animals calling to each other in the Flambeau River State Forest in northern ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the call you describe was a ...
animal poo8/27/2009
  Q: my question is: at the base of my lilac tree i will find a pile of wood colored poo...about the side ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Circus big cats working together8/27/2009
  Q: I've been trying to figure out How large the cougar,leopard,cheetah,jaguar,lion,tiger canine's are. ...
  A: Seeveral years ago, I read an article about wild animals in circuses. It mentioned lions, tigers and ...
How many bears sepcies are there in total in the world?8/27/2009
  Q: How many bears sepcies are there in total in the world? I need to know for a school project. Thanks, ...
  A: The eight species of bears are giant panda, spectacled bear, Asiatic black bear, American black ...
Poop8/26/2009
  Q: I live in Virginia, USA, and find these little things all over my deck, and in my Garage. I would ...
  A: I especially appreciated the ruler as this helps to give an accurate measurement of length. I wish ...
unknown animal?8/26/2009
  Q: I have been seeing a long - thin animal traveling in my neighborhood from yard to yard and crossing ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. From the description, I think you've seen ...
burrowing animal8/26/2009
  Q: We live 20 miles south of Alexandria, Louisiana; rural area. We have many wild animals; but this is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are various animals that make large ...
Animal Intelligence Tests8/25/2009
  Q: I've been researching Comparative Animal intelligence tests. I have a question, and would be greatly ...
  A: Unfortunately, I don't think you could create a fair intelligence test involving these species. In ...
wolves8/25/2009
  Q: hey i was just doing my homework when this sudden question came into my head why are wolves so ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Many years ago, I was told that ...
TEENAGE RACCOON NEEDS TO BE TRANSITIONED INTO THE WILD8/24/2009
  Q: i adopted 2 baby coons,,,, one of them mysteriously disappeared so i was left with one male . ate ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There is severe hunting pressure on ...
wild animal8/24/2009
  Q: Is Indian hare (rabbit)wild animal?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The Indian or black-naped hare (Lepus ...
Duck eggs8/22/2009
  Q: I have a field next door and it has about 20-25 eggs in it. A couple of nights ago i saw a lot of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that ducks will sit on their ...
my ant gave me a squirrle today at 2 p.m!8/22/2009
  Q: i think i am doing everything i can from what i was reading on the enter net about squirrels and i ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think you need to find out what kind of ...
alarming animal sounds SE OK mountains8/22/2009
  Q: There is some kind of unnerving animal sounds that immediately cause anyone who hears it to jump up ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
rabbit eating bread8/21/2009
  Q: We have a wild rabbit that visits us every evening at about 6:30pm. We live in Florida. He eats the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
chickens8/21/2009
  Q: what animal kills chickens by just taking the head off and leaving the rest of the chicken ty
  A: Please let me know if this is a general question or if you want to know which animal has killed ...
White Tailed Deer8/21/2009
  Q: How long can White Tailed deer go without eating in the winter?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
squirrels8/20/2009
  Q: I observed two different adult squirrels eating live baby squirrels in my yard. What causes this ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Various squirrels have mixed diets and ...
Canadian Geese8/20/2009
  Q: I live in the Santa Cruz Mountains and have a large pond (two thirds of a football field with a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
wild animails8/19/2009
  Q: can you please identify 10 extinct wild animals from Scotland
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You haven't specified a time scale, so the ...
Big cats.8/19/2009
  Q: I am an Englishman living in West Virginia USA, in the last seven years I have spotted a big black ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that several people have ...
Wild Baby Pigeon8/18/2009
  Q: I found a baby pigeon on my way to work about a week ago and as I got near it didn't walk or fly ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It looks as though the pigeon is fledged ...
Mother Squirrel Behavior8/18/2009
  Q: I have a grey squirrel friend who has been visiting me for several years. I could tell from her ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I received a very similar ...
scat identification8/18/2009
  Q: I am enclosing a picture of some scat left in our yard after a wild animal, ambused our dog two ...
  A: Allexperts has a facility to attach images with questions. Please can you also supply details of ...
gorilla size8/17/2009
  Q: Is it possible that gorillas were larger animals before they were hunted by trophy hunters for ...
  A: I have looked up various websites, but I cannot find a definitive answer to your question. Your ...
coyotes8/16/2009
  Q: Why do coyotes scream? Is it while hunting or eating or what?
  A: I have looked at several websites and none of them give a definitive answer, apart from stating that ...
squirrel behavior8/15/2009
  Q: Why do squirrels lay flat on my deck railing? Is something wrong with them?
  A: You haven't stated whether the squirrels are lying on their backs or their stomachs. As the latter ...
baby wild rabbit8/15/2009
  Q: my husband was doing yard work and found a baby rabbit was under the wheels of the trash can. when ...
  A: Please contact a wildlife veterinarian to check if there are any wounds. Dana Krempels includes a ...
wild animals8/14/2009
  Q: Why don't penguins feet freeze to the ground in the winter?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Article665.html, ...
identifying a wild animal sound8/13/2009
  Q: Last week I was camping in Western Massachusetts and 2 out of the 5 nights I heard a kind of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Strange Rattling Noise8/13/2009
  Q: I have a question about a very peculiar sound that came from what I assume to be an animal. The ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Barn owl Wayne Lynch ...
young raccoons8/13/2009
  Q: Mother raccoon brought her young in the yard one day; the babies came back the next day without the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Squirrels8/12/2009
  Q: Is it possible that squirrels destroy/kill/eat young baby birds. We are finding baby birds ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. While squirrels have a mainly vegetarian ...
Bobcat or Cougar?8/12/2009
  Q: I live on a mountain in Salem, Virginia in a wooded area. We've seen a black beer quite a few times ...
  A: I apologise for the mistake as I thought there was only one Salem in the USA and didn't check the ...
fennec fox/exotic pets in england8/12/2009
  Q: Are fennec foxes allowed as pets in London/England? what exotic pets are allowed. Would you happen ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Truely Orphaned Mallard ducklings8/10/2009
  Q: I have had to baby ducklings that were "trapped" in my in ground pool in early June. That is when ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Bobcat or Cougar?8/9/2009
  Q: I live on a mountain in Salem, Virginia in a wooded area. We've seen a black beer quite a few times ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There have been reports of cougars in the ...
large cat? paw prints8/9/2009
  Q: hell, i live in La Creuse in France (limousin area) i took a walk the other day to a near by "pond" ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the animal isn't a member of ...
wild filter feeding worms8/9/2009
  Q: i have found strange bright orange worms in a nearby river who live together in groups and when u ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I don't know a lot about ...
A raccoon's teeth8/8/2009
  Q: I have been looking around the internet researching raccoon teeth. I have found many answers to ...
  A: Raccoons have the same pattern of tooth replacement as humans. The answer depends on the age of the ...
bite force animal's8/8/2009
  Q: please bite force : beaver(castor), fur seal(otarie), monitor nil varan(varan du nil), ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I couldn't find any ...
Cat Species8/7/2009
  Q: I'm in Northport, Michigan, it is in northern Michigan, and I keep seeing sightings of a cat all ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Dana Krempels ...
raising wild bunny8/7/2009
  Q: my father in law found 4 6-7 day old bunnies and has successfully raised them thus far. they are 12 ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It is always best to leave wild rabbits ...
burrowing animal8/6/2009
  Q: Live in Missouri, Western (and central to northern part) Very near to house found hole(s) about ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. A likely candidate is the woodchuck ...
maintaining botanical gardens8/6/2009
  Q: I have problems with this question "What is the justification for spending money on maintaining ...
  A: This seems like a more subjective question than the previous one. You will need to consider the ...
name this wild animal poop8/6/2009
  Q: Our neighborhood borders on a huge nature preserve and we get quite a variety of wildlife visiting ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suspect that the visitor will be almost ...
bite force and head size8/5/2009
  Q: Mr Jonathan, what is the strongest bite force of the biggest modern alligator
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.napa.ufl.edu/2003news/chomp.htm ...
robins8/5/2009
  Q: I rescued a robin from the ground about two weeks ago. It was quite small,about two inches tall and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
survival of the fittest8/4/2009
  Q: I'm doing some own revision for my essays in my exams. The question is "In the animal kingdom kiling ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Darwin did not invent the terms 'survival ...
lions stomachs vs bears stomachs in the sense of carnivores vs omnivores8/3/2009
  Q: would the lions stomach be bigger that the bears stomach and why
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have looked up various books and ...
Red Tail Hawk (Curiousity)8/3/2009
  Q: My husband and I were elk watching when we saw a hawk (possibly a red tail) in the Benezette area of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, hawks can be quite versatile ...
Baby Robins8/2/2009
  Q: My boss cut down a tree in his back yard and found a nest and MOVED IT. I am not an expert, but I do ...
  A: I received a similar question and I think it contains all the information you want about looking ...
duck eggs8/2/2009
  Q: i have some chickens & ducks 2 female ducks & 2 males they are always having sex and lay eggs every ...
  A: I don't know why the chicken removed the extra eggs. There could be several reasons. She may feel ...
White Tail Fawns8/1/2009
  Q: We had a fawn in the yard this AM, it's spots still evident. Years ago I hunted with an American ...
  A: I have just had a look at several websites and none of them mention any variation between the spots ...
burrowing animal8/1/2009
  Q: I live next to a large forested 'dene'. Just this past two or three weeks in the lowest of my three ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
polar bears7/31/2009
  Q: As many of us are saddened by the polar bear's shrinking and melting environment, I was wondering if ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
mysterious animal noise7/31/2009
  Q: I was trying to sleep last night when I was awaken by an animal. This sound is unlike anything I've ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The most likely candidates for the scream ...
baby robins7/31/2009
  Q: A robin has hatched some babies on a window ledge at our house. We have roofers coming in to do ...
  A: As robins are protected species in many areas, I suggest that you contact a local wildlife or bird ...
Skinks/Tomatoes7/30/2009
  Q: After losing many pounds of tomatoes, I set a mouse trap. A southeastern skink was the unlucky ...
  A: Throughout my answer, I assumed that the skink you saw was the southeastern five-lined skink and my ...
lions hunting7/29/2009
  Q: i have a few questions jonathan. i was watching a show on national geographic i think about the ...
  A: Hallo Jon Thanks for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I ...
American crocodile and American alligator7/29/2009
  Q: Question at end of explanation - Last night I saw an Animal Planet program that was filmed in the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that much of this information ...
swan -bird7/29/2009
  Q: i have heard that swan can separate drink out of a mixture of milk & water. the water is left out ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan says ...
question7/28/2009
  Q: I was wondering, What kind of degree and job can you get if you want to work with orphaned and sick ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the best degree would be one in ...
Skinks/Tomatoes7/28/2009
  Q: After losing many pounds of tomatoes, I set a mouse trap. A southeastern skink was the unlucky ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I am asssuming that you caught a ...
Skunk Family Separated7/28/2009
  Q: Howdy, I was closing up the chicken coop tonight when I saw a mother skunk and 5 babies running ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
DUCKS7/27/2009
  Q: Something has ben killing are ducks during the day. Their head and necks were complety stipped to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.nsrl.ttu.edu/TMOT1/txmammal.htm ...
YOUNG FEMALE WOOD DUCK7/26/2009
  Q: I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AND DISCOVERED AN INJURED DUCK. IT'S ONE WING WAS DRAGGING AND ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_Duck, ...
Black Panthers in central Texas7/25/2009
  Q: and thank you for your time. My mom has a ranch about an hour and a half northeast of Austin, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there is a lot of confusion ...
Fox entering house7/24/2009
  Q: I live in SE London suburbs and have a fox that comes into my house most nights through the cat ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Foxes can carry rabies and other ...
Baby rabbit mystery7/23/2009
  Q: My dog found a rabbit nest 5 days ago, she had removed 3 of them but they were unharmed. We put them ...
  A: I'm afraid I can't give you an answer, as all of the options you gave above are plausible. 1. When ...
bite force and power force animals7/21/2009
  Q: helo jonathan,please: 1.what's is force pressure talons: bald eagle,golden eagle,great horned,coco ...
  A: As you have asked so many, I cannot spend much time on each one. I wish to thank the authors of the ...
mallard duck nest/eggs7/21/2009
  Q: We have/had a mallard duck that made a nest in our front mulch landscaping. We have been watching ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suggest you candle the egg and see if it ...
great white vs. lion7/20/2009
  Q: i know this is random, but there is a big debate on this question in my circle of friends and we ...
  A: Please note that that I don't do animal fight questions, but as a lion lives on land and a great ...
wild animal at work7/20/2009
  Q: I have spotted a big furry animal at work and there is much discussion about what animal it is. I is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a list of ...
raccoons7/19/2009
  Q: There is a mother and 4 half-grown babies living under my back deck. As we are in an exceptional ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you may need to use various ...
wild skunks - diet - rabies7/19/2009
  Q: If a wild skunk is fed regularly, does that decrease the likelihood of developing rabies at all? ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Joan ...
Lions and Cougars7/18/2009
  Q: Is it possible for an African Lion to mate and sire with an American Cougar or would the two felines ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think an African lion would be able to ...
Walking with Deer as an Equal7/18/2009
  Q: Recently I was walking in a wooded area and met with a family of 4 deer. After a few moments the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I've used. I had a similar experience with a herd ...
Wild Coyotes killing my chickens7/17/2009
  Q: Me and my husband and daughter live in Arkansas on about fifteen acres of land. I have about 15 ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm not an expert on animal repellants, ...
duck kill7/17/2009
  Q: We just had 3 ducks killed in our barn, the barn is fairly tight,a weasel or skunk could probably ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Help me identify this small nocturnal animal.7/16/2009
  Q: Last night around midnight I was driving home in my Northwest Ohio town and a small dark animal ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
feral kitten eaten by wild animal7/16/2009
  Q: I live in Buffalo, NY and I have been feeding a feral mother and her four kittens. Today I found ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
babby bunny7/15/2009
  Q: We found a baby bunny it is vr young his eyes are still closed. Is there anything we can do for ...
  A: The best thing you can do is to put the baby bunny back where you found it. The mother rabbit may be ...
Nocturnal animal sound7/15/2009
  Q: I live in Austin, MN and for the past two-three weeks we and our neighbors have been woken up by ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Raccoon odd behavior and kits under house7/15/2009
  Q: A raccoon has taken up living under our house, possibly with kits, as little mews were heard under ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It is best for you to try and get the ...
Robin's nest7/14/2009
  Q: I found a nest that had been built in a hollowed out post (about 6" diam.". There were four eggs. ...
  A: I have read about birds building their nests in several strange places, such as post boxes. The bird ...
Orphaned & Injured Baby Robin7/13/2009
  Q: Jonathan, I am writing to you because I have a few questions. On July 12, 2009 my fiance and I were ...
  A: I suggest that you contact a wildlife or bird conservation organisation for help. In the UK, there ...
Baby Skunks7/13/2009
  Q: how long do baby skunks need to be with their mother before they can live on their own?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
What animal could this be?7/12/2009
  Q: They are bigger and not formed like our dogs are. We are wondering what animal would be leaving ...
  A: The droppings seem to have been made by an American black bear, but this species obviously need to ...
Something is killing my hens!7/12/2009
  Q: Howdy, I live on a farm in East Texas and have about 400 laying hens. They are fenced in with ...
  A: Hallo, Joed Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
wild animal at work7/12/2009
  Q: I have spotted a big furry animal at work and there is much discussion about what animal it is. I is ...
  A: Please let me know where you live and if there are any other distinguish features about the animal ...
Blackbirds feeding Robins?7/11/2009
  Q: I have a robin nest nest box in the garden which I saw a robin near some days ago and saw a small ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, blackbirds will feed baby ...
baby robin7/10/2009
  Q: We have a baby robin which is at least two weeks old in our window well which is about two and one ...
  A: The parents are still feeding the robin, so I think it is best to leave it where it is. When the ...
wild duck7/10/2009
  Q: i found 10 eggs and a nest in my mint patch..we have a pool in the yard and the mother was swimming ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard ...
cougars7/8/2009
  Q: i live in sandpoint idaho on the out skirts of town and there are woods behind my house, there is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. When I was a boy, it was very rare for a ...
strange noise in wilderness7/8/2009
  Q: I was camping in the Pisgah Forest near Grandfather Mountain recently when I was woken by a strange ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
scoop on poop7/7/2009
  Q: One of your other inquires wrote,"An animal keeps coming on our deck and leaving behind a small ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
BABY RACOON7/7/2009
  Q: WE HAVE AN ABANDOND RACOON KIT COVERED IN TICKS CLEANED IT DETICKED IT FED IT CONDENSED SWEETEND ...
  A: Please contact a wildlife rehabilitator or charity for information as soon as possible. Many states ...
wild rabbit7/6/2009
  Q: This might sound highly irregular, hence the question! Last week when I was coming home from my run ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, rabbits can't fly. The most ...
scoop on poop7/6/2009
  Q: One of your other inquires wrote,"An animal keeps coming on our deck and leaving behind a small ...
  A: There are various animals that produce poop that contains lots of "berries". Please can you send me ...
baby opossum7/6/2009
  Q: We found a baby opossum in the yard during the day and it is obvious it is not big enough to be ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suggest that you read the website of the ...
red fox and raccoon7/5/2009
  Q: This evening we saw a red fox in the company of 2 adult raccoons and 3 smaller raccoons. They were ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I couldn't find any cases of raccoons and ...
orphaned duckling7/5/2009
  Q: Do you know if its legal to have a mallard duckling as a pet in Michigan. We have an orphaned one, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Descending Wolf Testicles7/4/2009
  Q: At what age does a wolf's testicles descend?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I couldn't find any specific information ...
animals tail seen just outside gairloch7/3/2009
  Q: whilst driving along country road just outside gairloch in scotland, just caught a glimpse of a long ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Andrew Gray ...
Animal Claws7/3/2009
  Q: Just a quick question for you. How do wild animals care for their claws? Do they clean them? Trim ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Dana Krempels ...
Fledgling Robins7/3/2009
  Q: We've been watching a nest of four baby Robins who are right outside our kitchen window. They all ...
  A: Fledling is a dangerous time for young robins. They have to develop their independence, learn how to ...
Animal Bite Force7/1/2009
  Q: Is there any relationship between bite strength and hunting style (ambush predators vs. chase ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think that the main correlation is ...
Which animal made this burrow?7/1/2009
  Q: I am trying to figure out which animal made a series of four burrows along one wall of my house. ...
  A: Thnak you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. A possible ...
BOBCAT??6/30/2009
  Q: I live in central Alabama and yesterday 6/29/09 around 7:30 I saw this cat a our wood line. I think ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Baby Rabbit Rescue6/30/2009
  Q: Jon, for taking the time to help people on allexperts.com. Very cool of you. Last night (06/28/09) ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of th websites I used. Please note that I am not a vet and I think ...
Wolves6/29/2009
  Q: I am interested in learning more about wolves. I am curious what they eat in the wild? As in do they ...
  A: Wolves can eat various food items, including meat and vegetation. If they hunt in a pack, they will ...
coyotes6/29/2009
  Q: I was just wondering how coyotes move about; in other words, a day in the life of a coyote. I live ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that movements of coyotes will ...
wild animal my dog killed in our yard6/29/2009
  Q: There has been a burrowing (we think)animal in our yard which our beagle seemed to have been digging ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I need some more ...
armadillos6/28/2009
  Q: In Toronto, Canada, I spotted a strange animal late at night in a downtown neighbourhood. While I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Your animal seems very similar to that ...
robin fledgling6/28/2009
  Q: I found a robin hatchling about two weeks ago the mother had kicked out of the nest. I replaced the ...
  A: I don't think you need to teach the robin anything. Hopefully, it will have the right instincts to ...
Bobcats , Panthers6/27/2009
  Q: I need to here the sounds of these 2 cats when they are mating . Can you help me find them or send ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Tigers6/27/2009
  Q: Iam a 17 year old highschool student and a young expert at big cats. Im going back home to Central ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I strongly advise you not to ...
big black looking ??????6/27/2009
  Q: Today I looked at in the yard and saw a large what looked like a cat but was not a cat, too big, ...
  A: Please can you give me some measurements (bopdy length, tail length etc) for the animal you saw. It ...
Strange sound6/26/2009
  Q: So I woke up to my dog barking around 4am and figured he needed to go outside to do his business, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Racoons6/26/2009
  Q: A few days ago we had some chickens riped our of our chicken run. The coon obviously reached in and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/living/raccoons.htm ...
about lion sex6/25/2009
  Q: how many times lion sex in his full life or in one day???
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. The first question is impossible to ...
Duck won't leave her nest6/25/2009
  Q: There is a duck that has been sitting on her nest (in a very urban area of downtown DC) for at least ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Ducks usually incubate their eggs for ...
unknown animal6/25/2009
  Q: I saw this animal in southeastern Oklahoma. Don't know what it is. It was bigger than a house cat ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The animal is a woodchuck or groundhog, ...
re: a baby robin in our front yard6/24/2009
  Q: Today we noticed a just out of the nest juvenile robin in our yard. We saw a few robins looking ...
  A: It is probably best to leave the robin where it is. Hopefully it will be able to fly away soon and ...
Chikens killed and rabbits6/23/2009
  Q: I´ve had some chikens and 2 rabbits killed in a pen last night, and I found them today, so terrible! ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the best thing to do would be to ...
robin's nest6/23/2009
  Q: I found a robin's nest in my yard. Is it alright to leave grapes for the mother or am I inviting ...
  A: It is better not to leave food for small wild birds in summer, especially when they have chicks. A ...
Baby Robin6/23/2009
  Q: This morning I woke to find a large bird in the nest of a Robin who has been taking care of two ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you did the right thing in ...
identify a small animal spotted in Banff National Part (Aylmer's Pass)6/22/2009
  Q: My son sent this picture to me while hiking Aylmer's Pass in Banff National Park. Can you identify ...
  A: I also wish to thank your son for his clear photograph and to the authors of the websites I used. ...
Dog behavior6/22/2009
  Q: Why do dogs keep their mouth open? How does a person get rabies and can all the dogs cause rabies?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Dogs keep their mouths open to lose heat, ...
Fox behavior6/22/2009
  Q: Virginia - close to DC and very suburban, although our house happens to face a stream/wooded area ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that there is much individual ...
What wild animal's poop is this?6/21/2009
  Q: There's some animal's poop by the front door of our house. This is the second time in the past three ...
  A: Please can you supply me with the following inforamtion. 1. Can you let me know how big the ...
My Hamster Ty may be a girl but i have no clue6/21/2009
  Q: I got my hamster a couple of months ago and it got out of its cage. My family does not think that it ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Heather S ...
BABY MALLARD DUCK6/21/2009
  Q: WE FOUND A BABY MALLARD DUCK. WHAT SHOULD WE FEED THIS LITTLE DUCK?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it would be best to return ...
baby robin6/20/2009
  Q: i have been taking care of a baby robin and he has all his feathers, he can perch on his own and he ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the robin should be ...
duck cruelty6/20/2009
  Q: Animal control was contacted by my neighbor to make sure the baby ducks (that just hatched) would ...
  A: I can understand how frustrated you are about what happened. I suggest that you contact a local ...
Rat/Mouse/Vole6/20/2009
  Q: We were clearing an area that had a pile of wood on it (cut to fireplace lengths). When we got to ...
  A: If you have seen a short-tailed shrew, this is one of the few mammals with a venomous bites. Other ...
Wild Bunnies6/19/2009
  Q: There are 2 wild bunnies lying on top the grass 12 inches from the edge of the driveway, no shelter ...
  A: It is best to leave the bunnies where they are. The mother should know where they are and will ...
science6/19/2009
  Q: How can animals and humans live together harmoniusly?
  A: This is a vast subject and I can only give you a few ideas. First of all, there are areas where ...
Mallard eggs6/18/2009
  Q: We have a mallard who apparently has abandoned her nest in one of our shrubs. She has been gone for ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you will need to check if ...
Mallard Duck6/18/2009
  Q: We have a Mallard duck that has laid 4 eggs in 4 days in our garden.. The only time we see the duck ...
  A: The duck is showing normal behaviour. She will only incubate the eggs when she has laid a full ...
woodchuck problem6/18/2009
  Q: okay, here's one you've never heard and I still cant quite believe myself. We have a blue tarp ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, some animals may try and eat ...
Ospreys6/17/2009
  Q: How long will the birds sit on an egg if it is not fertile? The birds that I am watching have been ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. You are very lucky to be able to observe ...
Loss of Hair on Squirrels' tails6/17/2009
  Q: Mr. Wright... We have been feeding Eastern grey squirrels in our backyard in south western ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I'm not a vet and can't ...
A duck laid a dozen eggs in our flower box...what do we do?6/16/2009
  Q: my name is Dave, my wife and i recently purchased a new home this spring and we have had a welcome ...
  A: Hallo Dave Thanks for your question. I don't think you need to worry too much about the duck. She ...
WILD DUCKS EGGS6/16/2009
  Q: WE HAVE A MOTHER DUCK WHO HAS 9 EGGS IN A NEST UP BY THE FRONT OF OUR HOUSE IN THE FLOWER BED. WE ...
  A: I should imagine that the duck leaves the nest occasionally to feed and get water, probably from the ...
loon's egg.6/15/2009
  Q: i found an loon egg along the lake. i try to found the loon nest, but i couldnt found it... so i ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I think this is the first ...
wild bird6/15/2009
  Q: today I found a small wild bird had made a nest in the gravel pad which surrounds one of the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. A few years ago, I went to Norfolk and saw ...
baby robins very high over cement6/15/2009
  Q: This is an amazing story besides my concerns about the babies leaving the nest from about 10 feet ...
  A: First of all, the robin has chosen a safe nesting site. It will be difficult for a predator to reach ...
robin eggs6/14/2009
  Q: I have a robin nest under my deck, there are three eggs in it. My question is, how long after the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Rat/Mouse/Vole6/13/2009
  Q: We were clearing an area that had a pile of wood on it (cut to fireplace lengths). When we got to ...
  A: Many shrews travel by caravanning. One baby attaches itself to the rear end of its mother. A second ...
relocating racoons6/13/2009
  Q: If a racoon is trapped and relocated to a different location two miles away will it survive?
  A: A raccoon is a very adaptable animal and can live in various habitats and on different diets. I ...
Racoon like animal6/13/2009
  Q: I live in Eaton County MI. For two afternoons now I have seen this animal that is about as big a a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have looked down a list of mammals found ...
Animal Poop6/12/2009
  Q: I've been seeing a weird looking thing in my front yard. Mostly it's on my black mulch. It's looks ...
  A: It sounds like some form of bird dropping, but I can't be sure. Please let me know where you live ...
Young Wild Rabbits6/12/2009
  Q: There are two juveniles that have made their home in my garden and are devistating several of my ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you can feed the rabbits on ...
Malard Duck6/11/2009
  Q: We've had a mallard duck sitting on 10 eggs under a bush in our yard for 28 days. Yesterday, on the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I answered. Unfortunately, I can't give you a ...
bite force6/10/2009
  Q: 000N in psi? 2)it is thought that crocodiles capture their prey waiting in the river's edge for an ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that you have given me lots of ...
Questions for my birthday6/10/2009
  Q: its my birthday so i hope you'll answer my questions: What is the biggest prey the following ...
  A: I hope you had a happy birthday. As you have sent me several questions, I can only give a brief ...
Robins nest6/9/2009
  Q: Wright, We have a robins nest in our back yard and have been cautiously observing it for the last ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, robins lay more eggs than ...
what is it?6/7/2009
  Q: I saw an animal deep in the woods of middle tennessee that I need help identifying. It's face ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites you used. It seems that you saw a fisher, which is ...
fox kits i my yard!6/7/2009
  Q: i live in london,i have just discovered a fox family in my yard,should i be concerned that my cat ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, foxes and cats usually ...
Bird egg6/7/2009
  Q: We have a bird bath. Just a pan on the ground in a small fenced area Today we found a egg in the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Identify which bird species laid the ...
New Robin's Nest6/6/2009
  Q: We are in the process of building a new gazebo. With rainfall yesterday, the robins took to liking ...
  A: I suggest that you contact a local bird conservation group or charity for advice on this. I had a ...
wild duck eggs6/5/2009
  Q: I saw a duck lay 5 eggs under one of my bushes right outside our front door. She put leaves over ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Ducks tend to sit on their eggs when the ...
Baby racoons6/5/2009
  Q: Sunday evening we found 2 baby raccoons that were abandoned from their mother. We took them home ...
  A: I can't tell you why they died. I suggest that you take their bodies to a wildlife veterinarian for ...
Duck eggs, no duck6/4/2009
  Q: I just noticed a few days ago an abandoned duck nest. Several of the eggs looked as if hatched and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Ducks tend to lay eggs at the rate of ...
foxes6/4/2009
  Q: Does or can the red fox mate with the grey fox?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Roy Robinson ...
anaconda snakes6/3/2009
  Q: I would like to know if there are any anacondas in the everglades of Florida, and if there are does ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Tamara Lush ...
black panthers, or possibly another very dark fured Big Cat, questions...6/2/2009
  Q: I have recently re-watched a clasic (yet campy and totally fictional) film "Cat People" and am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I shall use the term ‘black’ for the ...
Grey squirrels ,chipmunks, and baby robins6/2/2009
  Q: We had a robins nest in our small bush and watched all 4 eggs hatch. The babies were all about 12-14 ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. When the fledged robins leave the nest, ...
Baby Bird6/2/2009
  Q: I came home today to find my dog had a baby bird in it's mouth. The baby didn't look hurt, so I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There is basic advice at ...
Florida Panther??6/1/2009
  Q: I live in Vero Beach FL, this morning i went fishing at a place called J.D. Wilcox Natural area, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, your description of the cat ...
robin nest out of tree, mom caring for them on the ground like in nest - should we do something?5/31/2009
  Q: A robin nest fell out of our tree 5/29. The babies are not big enough to move anywhere yet. They ...
  A: While it is unusual for a mother robin to rear her chicks on the ground, several other species of ...
bird eggs abandoned5/31/2009
  Q: I love in college station Texas and my fiancee and I had gone on vacation for two weeks and when we ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I think you need to identify ...
Help! Stuck mallard ducklings!5/30/2009
  Q: Hopefully you can help...I work at an elementary school where there is a small courtyard in the ...
  A: Hallo Terri Thank you for your question. I think it's best to contact a local bird or wildlife ...
Wild Animals - Baby Rabbits5/30/2009
  Q: I recently read your answer to a girl regarding care of baby rabbits which you answered on 3/20/09. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Gray squirrel "tail spasms"5/30/2009
  Q: We are infested by non-native gray squirrels since our neighbor feeds them, so I have lots of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It seems that squirrels often use jerky ...
Deer5/29/2009
  Q: I understand that you are not a veterinarian, but I was just wondering if you have ever heard of or ...
  A: There are a few cases where female deer can grow antlers, but this is very rare. I can only guess ...
i found a wild baby rabbit close by it dead mother.5/29/2009
  Q: i found a wild baby rabbit close to its dead mother. im not sure how old it is its about 5 to 6 ...
  A: Please note that I am not a vet. I suggest you contact a wildlife rehabilitator or charity. If the ...
Can you help us identify this wild animal ?5/29/2009
  Q: how are you ? I would like to say thank you for any help you may give in advance. We live in a ...
  A: I also wish to thank to authors of the websites I used. ...
Robin and Babies5/28/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me understand. There has been a robin that built her next up toward the top of ...
  A: I don't think you did anything wrong at all. You were trying to save the nest and the robins. I ...
Please help identify large cat in Kansas5/28/2009
  Q: First off, this is a legitimate inquiry, very serious..I am married to a police chief. There has ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have had several questions about large, ...
weaned by mother being killed on road ground hogs5/27/2009
  Q: What can I do to help some very young ground hogs that are eating grass, but should still be nursing ...
  A: I am not a vet or an animal doctor. Please contact a wildlife rehabilitator or charity for advice. ...
Mallard Ducks5/27/2009
  Q: Last week a family of mallards, male, female and 9 ducklings walked past our farm to a creek. The ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
bite force5/27/2009
  Q: what dog breed have 48000 pounds bite pressure?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I think there's a mistake in ...
missing chicken eggs5/26/2009
  Q: . The last lot of 5 went sometime between 8am - 2PM today what animal could be taken them. there is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, please don't rule out human ...
Animal & Human Blood Testing.5/26/2009
  Q: I dont know if you'd be able to help me but I was wondering if there was an easy way to test weither ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the question seems to ...
gray squirrel bites5/26/2009
  Q: A couple of weeks ago my mom found a baby gray squirrel that had been abandoned. It was slightly ...
  A: The advice I've had is not to take any animal bites for granted. Go and ask a doctor as soon as ...
scat from a bird?5/25/2009
  Q: While in the boundary waters canoe area(minnesota) I noticed some sort of scat and am trying to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
bats and rats5/25/2009
  Q: Aren't rats just bats with wings and a few extra features, yes or no?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Unfortunately, you've got the animals ...
Mallard ducklings5/24/2009
  Q: I regularly walk my dog and have taken an interest in watching new ducklings. There are 4 families ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that a yellow duckling is not ...
Meerkats5/23/2009
  Q: I am finding it difficult to find information about the internal structure & external structure of a ...
  A: I have a picture of a meerkat skeleton and I'll send you a copy if you send me your e-mail address ...
Coyote? Fox? Red Wolf? What Did We See?5/22/2009
  Q: We live in rural Eastern Ontario about 10 miles north of the St. Lawrence River. This morning at ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Four species of wild dogs live in the ...
black panthers5/22/2009
  Q: I live in AR. and about a week ago we seen and heard this panther in was in my yard,we live in the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
duck eggs5/22/2009
  Q: We've seen a pair of mallards hanging around for about a week and came across their nest today in a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that ducks can lay 8-12 eggs, ...
how to take care of a robin egg5/21/2009
  Q: We found a robin egg in our backyard what do we do with it? At the moment it is in a empty butter ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you should contact a local ...
Durability5/21/2009
  Q: I was wondering what the most durable animal is/was. I know about the tardigrade, but I wanted to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. John H. Crowe and Lois M. Crowe wrote ...
wild ducks5/20/2009
  Q: In early march a pair of Mallard ducks set up home in our garden. We have a pond in the garden and ...
  A: Ducks can make nests in various places and may mate with several males over a year. There are cases ...
What is this animal?5/20/2009
  Q: I took my dog outside tonight and an animal which I could not identify came out from under my front ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Animal Hearing5/20/2009
  Q: Is there any special features about lions with their hearing, e.g. does their help them with ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
bizzare sound5/19/2009
  Q: I recently was sitting in my room when I began hearing this odd shrieking sound. It was a rather ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
I FOUND 3 DUCK EGGS 2 WERE BEING EATEN BY A CAT CAN I HATCH THE ONLY ONE NOT BROKEN?5/19/2009
  Q: FOUND DUCK EGG NO MOTHER CAN I HATCH THE EGG???
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you should candle the egg to ...
Cheetah's spots5/18/2009
  Q: Why do cheetahs have spots? and do all cheetahs have spots?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, ...
racoons5/17/2009
  Q: I live in Ontario Southrn California. I live in a condo community that has a pool and hot tub. There ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It seems as though the raccoons and cats ...
Tossed Robin nest, dead babies5/17/2009
  Q: We have had the pleasure of housing a robin family under our pool filter's roof this spring. We have ...
  A: I don't think you need any responsibility for what happened to the birds. The robin chose the ...
Wild Rabbits and my Dog5/17/2009
  Q: My question is that my dog found a rabbit hole and disturbed them...the rabbits were about 10 inches ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
what was this animal?5/16/2009
  Q: okay well i live in yankton south dakota and well i was down by this creek and was just wandering ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://wfs.sdstate.edu/sdgap/mammal.html ...
robin's nest5/15/2009
  Q: I recently found a nest in my front yard's bush that is very well concealed. I also found 1/2 half ...
  A: Unfortunately, I can't say what happened, but there is the possibility that the nest was attacked or ...
Wild Cats5/14/2009
  Q: My daughter was out side the other night and heard this very loud growl, I also heard it. It is not ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, ...
Baby rabbit in my garage5/14/2009
  Q: How do I get the baby rabbit out? I don't want it to die in the garage and my garage door is closed ...
  A: I guess that the baby rabbit is mobile and has open eyes, so that it is quite independent, although ...
wild bird nest5/14/2009
  Q: A mother robin built her nest over the front axle of my farm tractor. She is sitting on three eggs ...
  A: I have heard of birds nesting in all kinds of unusual places. Often they are allowed to stay until ...
Snow Leopard question/additonal info5/6/2009
  Q: I submitted something extra on one of your past q/a entries about snow leopards. I intended to give ...
  A: It makes me feel a lot better to get positive information such as yours. I'll have a look at the ...
Bats' white fungal disease5/6/2009
  Q: I am really concerned about this white faced sickness which is killing bats in the US in abundance, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I'm glad you're concerned ...
Coyote or Fox?5/5/2009
  Q: This is either a coyote or fox I'm most certain. Can you determine, as best you can, which of the ...
  A: This is the first time I've had this kind of reply. Please note that I can identify various animals ...
Wild foxes in the Jordan valley5/5/2009
  Q: I am a soldier of the IDF and I am at the jordan valley at the moment. Here we have 2 foxes that I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you will need to be careful. ...
Rabbit nest in my very public back yard5/5/2009
  Q: A wild momma rabbit has decided my very public and busy back yard is her new home. She just made ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
female mallard-no mate-eggs5/4/2009
  Q: this may be a stupid question, but my friend has taken care of her duckling since last year, her ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Ducks can produce eggs, despite not having ...
The Platypus5/4/2009
  Q: I am a sophomore in High School and I am doing a project on the Platypus, and have been asked to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. I couldn't find any figures on playpus ...
Wild Robin Nesting5/3/2009
  Q: Whilst cleaning out my shed a week ago my husband came across a robins nest with 4 eggs in it, we ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think it is best to contact a local bird ...
animals5/3/2009
  Q: What animals or plants live in the Louisiana swamps?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
moving a robin's nest5/3/2009
  Q: Today my husband was limbing a huge fir tree. In doing so he removed a branch that bore a nest with ...
  A: While I can't guarantee this, it seems that the two adult robins are looking for their chicks and ...
How to care for a robin egg5/2/2009
  Q: My mom was mowing the yard and found a robin egg laying on the fence. I have it now in the house ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://shilala.homestead.com/candling.html ...
robin's nest5/1/2009
  Q: Last night I noticed a bird's nest in the inside of our open picnic table umbrella. This morning I ...
  A: As robins are protected species in some areas, I suggest that you contact your local council or a ...
duck laying eggs5/1/2009
  Q: I work at a daycare center and a mallard duck has laid and is sitting on eggs in our playground. ...
  A: I suggest that you contact a local bird conservation organisation or charity to check if you are ...
Red Peanda5/1/2009
  Q: I need to interview an expert on red pandas and was hoping if you had the time. If not do you know ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I can try and answer your interview ...
Mallard Duck Nesting4/30/2009
  Q: We have a mallard nesting right outside our front door. She laid one egg yesterday and left the ...
  A: It is perfectly normal for a duck to abandon the nest during the day. The eggs require a certain ...
beavers4/30/2009
  Q: I live on a canal in British Columbia where the beavers don.t build dams,but tunnel many feet in ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Many beavers dig tunnels into the banks of ...
wild animal sighting4/30/2009
  Q: I live in Central Connecticut and have been haunted by the image of a wild animal I saw crossing the ...
  A: The animal sounds like a fox with mange. Thuis disease leads to a reduction in the amount of hair, ...
duck incubation4/29/2009
  Q: Is it normal for a wild duck to take days laying eggs before deciding to sit on them and begin ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Basically, a duck lays an egg a day and ...
Survey of Red Panda4/28/2009
  Q: I am bachlor final year student and I am writing my thesis on status of Red panda in manang district ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the best thing to do would be to ...
Eggs, then gone then back!!!4/27/2009
  Q: Noticed in our front tree a bird's nest with 2 blue eggs in it. We did not touch anything. Last ...
  A: Many birds lay one egg a day. I suggest that the bird lost some of its eggs (hence the egg shell on ...
Baby bunny in my yard4/26/2009
  Q: I have noticed that there is a baby bunny in my yard. Front and back. What I would like to do is ...
  A: I think it is best to leave the rabbit as it is. If the mother is nearby and the rabbit has not been ...
Starting a non-gov. funded zoo?4/25/2009
  Q: I found the website on the internet for this zoo-ish place (website on bottom). I want to start ...
  A: If you want to keep a private collection of animals at home and you are not opening it to the ...
Sex of opossum?4/24/2009
  Q: We recently rescued a baby opossum, around 3/4 weeks old at time of rescue. Now said possum is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Red Tail Hawk4/24/2009
  Q: Over the last couple of weeks during my morning commute to work I have been noticing a bunch of Red ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. One idea is that you were working close to ...
Darwin's Fox4/23/2009
  Q: Wright, My name is Anthony Caneris and I am in the 8th grade attending KCD Middle School. I am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. I think you should mention that ...
Dugongs4/23/2009
  Q: Hey, Jeff Ripple My name is Carson and I'm 14 years old. I go Kentucky Country Day School and I am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I can only give you a few ...
baby jack rabbits4/23/2009
  Q: okay, i know we found baby jack rabbits and they seem to be like two weeks old and i do not know ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please do not feed the young jack rabbits. ...
Strange place for a nest.4/22/2009
  Q: At my workplace a female mallard set up her nest in a planter which is about 2 and half feet above ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the duck has chosen quite a ...
Mallard duck mating season4/22/2009
  Q: We live in San Diego, California. Can you tell me when the Mallard duck mating season starts and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
mallard duck nest abandoned? attacked?4/22/2009
  Q: About two weeks ago we had a mallard duck pair every day in and by our pool. Then last week (about ...
  A: There are many animals that will feed on eggs, so I can't name the culprit, but it seems that an ...
lions4/21/2009
  Q: i went to India and saw a male lions 5 feet away from a village is that normal for a lion to be ...
  A: There are several cases of large animals venturing near human settlements. There are various reasons ...
Baby bunnies4/21/2009
  Q: I have 5 cottontail bunnies that I have fed and kept inside since Sunday evening. If I put them ...
  A: You should return the bunnies to their nest. If you do this in the morning, the smells of the area ...
Burrowing Animals in arizona4/21/2009
  Q: I came home to a 5 or 6 inch diameter hole in my garden with about a foot of dirt piled up by it. I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Dick Palmer ( ...
nesting duck4/19/2009
  Q: We have a nesting duck at our school. I have a wildlife lady who is going to relocate them once the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. If the duck is able to feed herself and ...
Mallard Duck4/19/2009
  Q: We have a duck that has laid an egg (or more that we can't see) in a semi secluded spot on our front ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the duck knows where the ...
wid animal sound4/19/2009
  Q: I live in Aiken, SC, on 12 acres of land. I am aware that we have fox, bobcats, and coyotes. Lately, ...
  A: http://www.mammalsociety.org/statelists/southcarolina.html is a list of mammals living in South ...
Marsupials4/18/2009
  Q: Do you think that most marsupials that live in australia could survive in north america? If so, how ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think some introduced marsupials could ...
bobcats4/18/2009
  Q: do bobcats make a screaming noise?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Several sites indicate that bobcats scream ...
baby cucks4/18/2009
  Q: How can you tell the males and females apart when they are babies?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Waterfowl are unusual among birds, as the ...
Empty Robin's Nest4/17/2009
  Q: I live in northern Virginia (USA). We have an elevated deck off of our second floor. On one of the ...
  A: I very much doubt that the robin moved her eggs and I think that a predator got to them. Some ...
mother robin, bird nest4/17/2009
  Q: We have a robins nest with eggs. Mom has not been in nest all day but sits elsewhere and wathes the ...
  A: Birds ensure that their eggs are the right temperature, so that the chicks can develop and hatch. If ...
baby rabbits4/16/2009
  Q: I came across a nest of baby rabbits with my rota tiller yesterday and had to move the babies a ...
  A: I think you've done the right thing and the nature center has given you good advice. The mother will ...
Black Widow4/16/2009
  Q: Do black widows come near humans and attack them?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latrodectus, ...
duck eggs4/15/2009
  Q: A mallard has layed about 12 eggs in a planter on our terrace, which is about 30 feet above the ...
  A: I think that the duck knew what she was doing. I get many questions from people who are worried that ...
Wild Cat4/15/2009
  Q: I live in Salem Virginia, and the other day, during day time, my mom and i came out the back door of ...
  A: Please could you let me know the size of the cat. I don't think it's a bobcat, as this has a short ...
Duck Eggs4/14/2009
  Q: A duck has laid 9 eggs in our balcony. She sat on the eggs for a few days but since the last week, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, the duck only needs to sit ...
wild bird egg4/9/2009
  Q: I live in a rural area in northern California in the Sierra foothills. Today I found a bird egg I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The egg you found must have been laid by ...
salamanders4/8/2009
  Q: i was fishing in the niagara gorge in niagara falls new york. when i looked down and seen the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Gavial4/7/2009
  Q: what are the requirements for gavial in zoo?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I went to Prague Zoo a few ...
Mallard Nest and eggs4/6/2009
  Q: We have a set of mallards that have made a nest is the juniper bush right by the walk way to our ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, birds can sit on eggs that ...
Florida Panther4/6/2009
  Q: I would like to report a sighting of a greyish tan very big panther Cat. seemed almost 3 feet tall ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Your cat sounds like a Florida panther, ...
wild ducks4/5/2009
  Q: help! i have a pair of ducks that i am pretty sure have a nest in our back yard.we have 4 dogs and i ...
  A: To be honest, I wouldn't be able to tell you where the nest is, although I suspect that the egg you ...
baby possom care4/5/2009
  Q: i erased you answer by mistake from email. i asked i have a baby possom that is a week old now. and ...
  A: Since I answered your earlier question, I no longer answer pet questions. I am not a vet and I ...
squirrels chewing and destroying rope hammock4/4/2009
  Q: Is there anything we can put on our hammock to keep squirrels from chewing and destroying a rope ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you need to be careful in ...
lionesses4/3/2009
  Q: I read somewhere that most lionesses favored mating with the lion that had the scent of other female ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I must admit that I hadn't hard of the ...
wild ducks4/3/2009
  Q: help! i have a pair of ducks that i am pretty sure have a nest in our back yard.we have 4 dogs and i ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, a pair of ducks only need to ...
Duck seems to have abandoned nest4/2/2009
  Q: we have a duck nesting in the garden. She came last year and hatched 9. She has been sitting for ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the eggs need to be a ...
Ducklings4/1/2009
  Q: We have duck sitting on eggs in our garden (3rd year) although we have tried to deter her. Our ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. As with various other animal 'pests', you ...
Fennec Fox4/1/2009
  Q: I was thinking of purchasing a fennec fox from the breeder in Duncan B.C. and was wondering if this ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I couldn't find any information about the ...
Red Tailed Hawks4/1/2009
  Q: There is a red tailed hawk near my current residence (I'm getting ready to move) who talks to me ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I can't tell the age or gender of the hawk ...
Duck eggs3/31/2009
  Q: I found three duck eggs in my yard, I left them alone for about 2 days and no mother has come to sit ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Generally speaking, ducks incubate their ...
baby gray squirrels about 5 to 7 weeks old3/31/2009
  Q: I found a young squirrel crying today ina parking lot. And another close by. The first one was quick ...
  A: Unfortunately, I am not a vet and am not qualified to answer these questions. Please contact a ...
I have a wild duck making a nest in my front yard.3/30/2009
  Q: I know I am to leave her alone, but is there any food I can put down for her so she doesn't have to ...
  A: I would advise you to let the duck find its own food during the day. During the night, she may sit ...
Crocodiles3/30/2009
  Q: I was wondering if there is any way you can get an approximate weight of a Crocodile by measuring ...
  A: Hallo Jose Thanks for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Wild duck or goose eggs3/29/2009
  Q: We live on a small lake. We have recently seen a pair of Mallard ducks and also a pair of Canadian ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
tigers3/29/2009
  Q: hi my name is danny dilgen i live in new york and been wanting a tiger since i could remember i was ...
  A: Hallo Danny Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
At what point do wild ducks sit on nest to hatch eggs they lay.3/28/2009
  Q: Three wild ducks come into our backyard and feed off the seed scattered by other birds from the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Coincidentally, my previous question ...
Wild Mallard Hen that only incubates sometimes...3/28/2009
  Q: There is a mallard Hen in my area that has a nest with very many eggs--almost thirty. She will sit ...
  A: Basically, the eggs need a certain temperature range in order to incubate - this means they must not ...
Is a Polar Bear smarter than a wolf?3/28/2009
  Q: This is an ongoing argument with my friend. In your opinion, do you think a polar bear or a wolf is ...
  A: I believe this to be a subjective question as I don't think that the intelligence of polar bears has ...
trophy hunting=disgusting and barbaric3/27/2009
  Q: I have a couple of questions for you regarding trophy/sport hunting, so bare with me. I am angered ...
  A: Please note that this is a very emotive issue and tends to be something where opinions are ...
Biggest Animal3/26/2009
  Q: What is Indiana's biggest animal height and weight wise?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I couldn't find a website ...
Strange animal noise in our woods3/26/2009
  Q: I live in Wallingford, CT and our home sits on the edge of 20 acres of woods. Earlier this evening ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It can be quite difficult to determine ...
Chelydra Serpentina3/25/2009
  Q: How hard can a snapper bite? How dangerous can the common snapping turtle be? How long can a snapper ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. 1. ...
Epaulette sharks3/24/2009
  Q: heyzz hows it going i was wondering do you know a website about food chains for all sharks including ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I very much doubt that ...
mallard duck nest3/23/2009
  Q: It appears as if a pair of mallards have decided to nest under one of our arborvitae shrubs. We ...
  A: The mother has covered the eggs with mulch so that the eggs can stay warm and so that they are less ...
wild fox3/22/2009
  Q: Can foxes climb up a straight up-right tree? We thought we saw one do so at Jungle Garden on Avery ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The grey fox is found in Louisiana ...
Unknown cat-like animal in Chicago park3/22/2009
  Q: At night in lincoln park in Chicago I have seen a cat-like animal, but could not identify it. It ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
hawks3/21/2009
  Q: We are new to the Atlanta area. Any hawks that might try to carry off small animals? How much ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The following hawks live in the Atlanta ...
Wild animal behaviour3/21/2009
  Q: i am studying wild animal behaviour & their hunting habits. I am studying about animals that torture ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Krishna Vattam ...
Fisher Cat3/20/2009
  Q: I am doing a report on the fisher cat and my teacher wants me to include the number of mammae a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The latest edition of Ernest P. walker's ...
duck/bird anatomy and walking3/20/2009
  Q: I have heard a "fact" that ducks cannot walk backwards. If true is it to do with centre of gravity ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txxk1YncB3g ...
? Bobcat3/20/2009
  Q: I found your site while looking for information on bobcat attacks. We live in Jefferson County KY ...
  A: I wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I'm sorry to hear about the death of your cat. ...
large wild cat3/19/2009
  Q: My husband tonight saw a large cat (with a long tail, not a bob) crossing through the yard at a fast ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I must admit that the description sounds ...
Canadian geese3/19/2009
  Q: We have two geese that has taken up residency on our pond, today we found a nest with four eggs in, ...
  A: Hopefully, you will be able to gain a lot of satisfaction watching the eggs hatch and seeing the ...
duck eggs3/18/2009
  Q: my duck had laid eggs and now she is setting on them since 20 days but still no baby duck came out ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The eggs usually take about 28 days before ...
mallard eggs3/18/2009
  Q: a female mallard is laying at my ranch but she keeps leaving her eggs behind to eat and swim. Is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that if the mallard knew that ...
Margay and Ocelot3/17/2009
  Q: Do you know of any breeders of a margay or ocelot in the united states?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I couldn’t find the names of any margay or ...
Zoologist3/16/2009
  Q: When I graduate I would like to become a zoologist studying big cats and I want to live in a place ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, if you are studying for a ...
beavers3/16/2009
  Q: Is a beaver lodge air tight or some of it under water? If it's air tight, how do they make it so ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The foundations of a beaver lodge are ...
Exotic Animals3/16/2009
  Q: I am in love with lynx's. My plans are to own one and many other types of Exotic/non-domesticated ...
  A: Please note that I am not a careers advisor, so you may need to ask a few more people for their ...
behaviour of animals in zoo environment3/15/2009
  Q: sir, I am doing a research for my dissertation ,on zoo enrichment. I want information on ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the behaviour of ...
Big Black Cat3/14/2009
  Q: I live in Holiday Florida..there is a nature preserve behind my house. This a.m. I saw a huge black ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The Florida Panther Society Inc ...
Intelligence and few more questions3/14/2009
  Q: 1) Do tiger's have the level of cognition that allows it to know whether or not he is hurting ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. I'm afraid the answer to this is that I ...
Wild Duck Eggs3/14/2009
  Q: We live on a lake in Florida and have a duck nest in our yard. One egg seems to have been stolen ...
  A: I don't think there will be any problems if you return the egg to the nest, as the duck is very ...
Burrowing animal3/13/2009
  Q: I have had off and on small piles of dirt at the rear of my house at the slab in Shreveport, LA. The ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that there are several animals ...
black cat in Virginia3/13/2009
  Q: Here in Fort Valley in the heart of the George Washington National Forest, a neighbor's wife heard a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that most of the information ...
Hand-feeding/Cuddling Lion/Tiger Cubs3/12/2009
  Q: Me & my wife are very fond of animals. My wife in particular would love to get an opportunity to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Probably the best way to achieve your ...
Exotic Animals3/12/2009
  Q: I am in love with lynx's. My plans are to own one and many other types of Exotic/non-domesticated ...
  A: I must admit that it makes a change to hear someone interested in lynxes, rather than lions and ...
Interveiw3/12/2009
  Q: I have to interveiw someone for a project i am doing at school on animal welfare. hope you can help ...
  A: Hallo Kayla Thank you for your question. I'll try and answer your questions honestly. 1. This ...
enquiries3/11/2009
  Q: i want to know about the fight on land between hippopotamus and rhinoceros who wins.?
  A: Please note that this type of question always presupposes that every fight between two species will ...
Mystery Animal3/11/2009
  Q: I live in Georgetown, Kentucky and my husband has been working in our backyard which backs up to a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It is difficult to determine exactly what ...
Biology Project3/10/2009
  Q: I am a student at angleton high school and im doing a project on the nile hippo. I was wondering if ...
  A: I am not an expert on the Nile hippo and I suggest that you contact a local zoo or natural history ...
crazy robin3/10/2009
  Q: My question is about the behavior of a pesky robin. Last summer a robin began flying into our ...
  A: I alsso wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It seems that the robin associates the ...
question about a track3/10/2009
  Q: i was wondering what kid of animal made this track? hopefully you can help me thankyou for your time ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. On London Zoo's hoofed mammal trolley, ...
kodamondey racoon like mammals3/9/2009
  Q: We run a large cattle ranch in Patagonia in the southern part of AZ about 15 miles north of Nogales ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Burrowing animal3/9/2009
  Q: I found a 6 inch diameter entrance hole in one of my raised beds that a tree is in but saw nothing. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Animal poop found3/9/2009
  Q: My parents have a house in the Panhandle of Oklahoma at the foot of the Black Mesa mountain Range. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Wild Mouse Adventures3/6/2009
  Q: At work, we recently discovered that we have a mouse problem. Employees keep seeing the critters ...
  A: I've had similar questions in the past and it seems that you can keep wild mice in the same kind of ...
college3/5/2009
  Q: but I have 2 more questions for you! I live in GA an I wanted to know if it is good or bad to attend ...
  A: I went to a college in London and stayed in student accommodation, rather than staying at home. If ...
wildlife managment3/4/2009
  Q: I would like to no if having a degree in wildlife management is the right thing to go for if I want ...
  A: In this time of global recession, I think that you need to think very carefully before planning for ...
hey3/3/2009
  Q: how can you tell a female red fox from a male red fox?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. The RSPCA Book of British ...
spotted a wild sum thing3/3/2009
  Q: i spotted a large cat it looked like it could of been in between a black leopard and a bob cat but i ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
What kind of cat2/20/2009
  Q: Can you tell me what kind of big cat this is. It is about 4' long not counting its tail. Picture was ...
  A: Please let me know where you took the photo and I'll try and identify the cat. Please note that I ...
aboy chipmunk2/18/2009
  Q: sir i want to about the chipmunk what care should i take for them i have a pair of chipmunk tell me ...
  A: As I have written in my introduction, I am no longer answering pet questions. There are various ...
mole as a pet2/17/2009
  Q: I know you advised someone NOT to keep a mole as a pet and it would die several hours to a day ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suspect that you do not have a pet ...
burrowing animal2/16/2009
  Q: Over the last month, I discovered that something has dug several access points under my shed. I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Baby Bengal Eagle Owl2/15/2009
  Q: I have been given an egg to incubate and it is fertile ( just candled it). How often will the chick ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you should realise that the ...
arctic fox 's ancestor2/15/2009
  Q: What's the arctic fox's ancestor and where did it live? Plus what it ate and how it reproduces and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used (such as ...
Kodiak bear2/14/2009
  Q: I have a question about a Kodiak bear that was almost 14 ft tall and weighted 2500 pounds. is it ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodiak_Bear ...
baby jack rabbit that cant stand up straight2/14/2009
  Q: Jonathan, My cat brought up a baby jack rabbit last night, it fits in the palm of my hand & wide ...
  A: The baby won't survive lobng in the wild with a broken leg. It needs to be treated, so you should ...
red pandas2/14/2009
  Q: do you know how to track down or find a red panda in the wild?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the best thing to do would be to ...
Lions2/13/2009
  Q: What is the hierarchy of a pride of Lions? How is the Dominant male established? What would cause a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. ...
The Black Mamba2/13/2009
  Q: Dose the Black Mamba have any known relatives more directly is a cobra and a black mamba related ...
  A: From what I can gather, the western and eastern green mambas are more closely related to each other ...
The Black Mamba2/12/2009
  Q: Dose the Black Mamba have any known relatives more directly is a cobra and a black mamba related
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Cobras, mambas and kraits are members of ...
mustang2/12/2009
  Q: where do mustangs live
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Mustangs are feral horses living in the ...
Dolphin drowning2/11/2009
  Q: Are there any recorded cases of a Dolphin drowning? Could a Dolphin live in a very moist area but ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
white fox2/10/2009
  Q: Feb. 10, 2009 1:50pm I saw a white fox walk through my backyard in Asheville, NC. (Biltmore Forest) ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
dog befriending coyote2/10/2009
  Q: I live in a small city outside of Dallas. It is a very wooded area, and it is not common to be ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that if animals enter your ...
Squirrel2/9/2009
  Q: I have a pet squirrel and she got the end of her tail caught in something, and it pulled about an ...
  A: I think you should contact a wildlife veterinarian as soon as possible. If you can see the bone at ...
trapping wild rabbits2/8/2009
  Q: what do they eat.our what should use
  A: I also wish to thank the websites I used. Wild rabbits eat vegetation and you can attract them ...
Behaviour of wild cats in zoos2/8/2009
  Q: what are the abnormal/stereotypical behaviour of wild cats in zoos, particularly tigers, leopards, ...
  A: i also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, ...
dog befriending coyote2/8/2009
  Q: I live in a small city outside of Dallas. It is a very wooded area, and it is not common to be ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
preditors of penguins2/7/2009
  Q: are seals or sea lions considered predictor of penguins ? -jenny please get back as soon as ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Probably the best known predator of ...
how human sound affect animals2/6/2009
  Q: I'm doing my science project on sound - using my violin and an ocsilloscope. I wanted to add a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, sound can have a dramatic ...
ANIMAL FOOTPRINTS2/5/2009
  Q: The attached file is a photo of one of several similar prints in the snow that were in my back yard ...
  A: Hallo Albert Thanks for the follow-up information. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites ...
i need your opinion on a subject2/5/2009
  Q: i love all animals, especially big cats like tigers, lions. leopards, etc. anytime i hear about any ...
  A: Like you, I disagree with animal cruelty. Unfortunately, it will continue, whether it is against ...
Help identifying a squirrel2/5/2009
  Q: Can you identify this animal (I think it's some type of squirrel)? I took this photo in Managua, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
opossum2/3/2009
  Q: I live in a single wide mobile home. The back of my mobile home is open. I have been having a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Wildlife conservation work in Colombia2/2/2009
  Q: I am currently based in London and am planning to move to Medellin in June. Above all other ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Like you, I am based in London and I ...
Duck Eggs2/2/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me? I have picked up a duck egg in our back yard, how can I help this egg to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you should check if the egg ...
Black wild Cat2/2/2009
  Q: My husband and I were driving home yesterday afternoon. We saw what looked to be a black dog ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I suspect that you have been lucky enough ...
meerkats2/1/2009
  Q: Can you please send me picture of the meerkat skeleton. I am getting discouraged cause I can't find ...
  A: I have a small scanned image of a drawing of the side view of a meerkat skeleton. Please contact me ...
duck eggs1/31/2009
  Q: I was at a lake and I found a duck egg in the bushes but not in a nest.There was no other ducks ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, you should check if the egg ...
controlling coperheads naturally1/31/2009
  Q: Don't take this the wrong way , I love snakes, I even let a 6ft. black rat snake live in the walls ...
  A: I also wish to thank the contributoes to the websites I used. ...
insect eater1/30/2009
  Q: What is the biggest/heaviest animal that feeds on insects (e.i. eats mainly insects)?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used. There are two potential ...
Koalas in zoos1/30/2009
  Q: How would zookeepers take care of koalas in captivity?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The main issue about captive koalas is a ...
opussum1/29/2009
  Q: My dog attacked an adult opussum in our yard last evening. I got to him quickly though and was able ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Basically, the opossum was 'playing ...
opossum1/29/2009
  Q: I'm so glad that you found a new interesting website because of my questions. I know that Little Big ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, opossums are nocturnal, but ...
Southern Flying Squirrels1/29/2009
  Q: I have a southern flying squirrel.I got her when she was about 2-3 months old.I have had her since ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
i need your opinion on a subject1/28/2009
  Q: i love all animals, especially big cats like tigers, lions. leopards, etc. anytime i hear about any ...
  A: I agree with you that it does seem unfair that a rare cat gets killed if it kills a common human, ...
My Baby Squirrel, Dayle1/28/2009
  Q: Wright, On November 23, 2008, I saved a male baby squirrel from the jaws of my outside cat. I ...
  A: Like you, I am not a vet and it would be dishonest of me to try and determine what is wrong with ...
Bat in the house1/28/2009
  Q: Last night we had a flyover in the living room by a bat. We searched to see where it went, but no ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It is probably best to leave the bat where ...
somewhat like a riddle,1/27/2009
  Q: what actually lives for one third of a year and its population is the size of that of a city, and ...
  A: I'm afraid that there must be thousands of animals, such as various insects, that have a lifespan of ...
Physic of a gorilla1/27/2009
  Q: I know a gorilla is massively strong compared to a human. They're around 5 to 20 times stronger than ...
  A: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/01/exclevelander_timmy_the_gorill.html shows that gorillas can ...
baby oppossum1/26/2009
  Q: I caught this baby opossum who has been living inside the walls of my house and his mother is dead, ...
  A: Hallo again and thanks for your kind comments and your perseverance. ...
Marmots in Switzerland1/26/2009
  Q: I would like to know the life span of Marmots living in the mountains in Switzerland. Also what kind ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
i need your opinion on a subject1/26/2009
  Q: i love all animals, especially big cats like tigers, lions. leopards, etc. anytime i hear about any ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Like you, I get upset about the killing of ...
small squirrel like mammal ?1/25/2009
  Q: my husband and I recently bought a vacation home in upstate New York, all wood, on a wooded lot. At ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Fox1/25/2009
  Q: I have several red fox in my pasture, I am wondering if you have any information on foxes attacking ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
WHAT CAN'T YOU FEED SQUIRRELS?1/24/2009
  Q: What CAN'T you feed backyard squirrels? I give them such a variety of foods, and I often give them ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that I have looked for food for ...
Large bill and skull1/24/2009
  Q: Eagles are among my favorite birds of prey and my question is why do the Philippine eagle has a very ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
feeding outdoor animals1/24/2009
  Q: are there any foods that people ordinarily eat (breads, cakes, fruits, etc) that I should refrain ...
  A: I have supplied the answer to a similar question about the problems with feeding wild animals, as I ...
baby oppossum1/23/2009
  Q: I caught this baby opossum who has been living inside the walls of my house and his mother is dead, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Each year, I get many questions from ...
Medical1/23/2009
  Q: what medical condition tha could led to the demise of the werewolf
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there is no proof that ...
opening a wildlife sanctuary1/23/2009
  Q: I have always been enthralled with wild animals, really just any animal. I want more than anything ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there are wildlife ...
What wild animal kills, but does not eat its prey?1/22/2009
  Q: Is there a wild animal that will break the neck of ducks and leave them otherwise untouched. No ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that if a sadistic person had ...
Tarpan1/22/2009
  Q: the germans are trying to recreate the tarpan at same time the dulmen pony has been cross bred.I am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I have seen some of the 'reconstructed' ...
raccoon care1/21/2009
  Q: I saw your webpage about raccoon care and I have a question. I'm writing a novel about 19th ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I should imagine that 200 years ago, a ...
wild duck eggs1/21/2009
  Q: I noticed five eggs in my yard next to our pond yesterday. We live on a golf course so we put a ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Generally speaking, ducks will ensure that ...
wild animals1/20/2009
  Q: do you know of any wild animals in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
baby oppossum1/20/2009
  Q: I caught this baby opossum who has been living inside the walls of my house and his mother is dead, ...
  A: i also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I think you should check ...
What wild animal kills, but does not eat its prey?1/20/2009
  Q: Is there a wild animal that will break the neck of ducks and leave them otherwise untouched. No ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There is the possibility that the ducks ...
Foxes1/19/2009
  Q: Do foxes hibernate? If so, what type of foxes hibernate? I am seeking information about how they ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There is only one species of dog that ...
Mammal: Carnivores eating carnivores1/17/2009
  Q: Would like to know if there are accounts of one mammalian predator eating another in a natural ...
  A: As there are hundreds of species of land based mammalian predators, compiling a list would be too ...
Why did my wallaby die?1/17/2009
  Q: I have bought up more than a dozen kangaroos and wallabies in my area in Lightning Ridge. I had a ...
  A: I'm sorry to hear about the death of your swamp wallaby. This is an unusual species that is not ...
Mammal: Carnivores eating carnivores1/16/2009
  Q: Would like to know if there are accounts of one mammalian predator eating another in a natural ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there are many cases of ...
i have about 25 duck eggs1/14/2009
  Q: Carol.
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The incubation time for duck eggs is about ...
wild cats1/13/2009
  Q: I saw a wild cat Jan.9 2009 on sanibel island Fl. it was about 18" to 2' high, its tail was about ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there have been various ...
Coyote1/13/2009
  Q: I live in Everett, Wa, USA and we have several small green belts/undeveloped areas scattered ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Baby Jack Rabbit1/12/2009
  Q: I found a bunny while mowing my yard, I am not sure if it is a Jack Rabbit or not. I was able to ...
  A: If you find any baby rabbits or jack rabbits, it is always best to leave them where they are, so ...
Raccoons in the UK1/11/2009
  Q: Ive been lookin about on the internet to try and find out if Raccoons are legal in the UK. Can u ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Matt Lusty ...
grey squirrels1/11/2009
  Q: I was wandering if the squirrels would be able to crack them open then eat them ? Thanks Anita
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
How to tell if my hamster is pregnant?1/10/2009
  Q: So i took it home and i put the new hamster (male) in the cage and the female hamster was fighting ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, please note that I am not a ...
school- future help!1/9/2009
  Q: I'm graduating this year, and i wanted to apply to a uni/college, But i was wondering if you could ...
  A: Please can you let me know where you live and I may be able to find out some information for you. I ...
opossum1/8/2009
  Q: 1 what identifying characteristics separate the virginia opossume and the v californica? 2 The ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. 1. Didelphis virginiana californica is a ...
animal sound1/6/2009
  Q: I live on a canyon in northern California. Last night my dogs were barking; I'm assuming they had ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It does seem that you heard turkeys. I ...
Science Project on Wild cats1/6/2009
  Q: Wright For science i am doing a project of cats that hunt alone (leopard, jaguar ect.) and cats ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that nearly all wild cats hunt ...
Wild Animals1/6/2009
  Q: In Baja California mountains we're observed a dog like animal a size of a wolf with cat like head ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Snow Leopard1/4/2009
  Q: I know the snow leopard is an endangered species; please could you tell me when was the population ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, it is difficult to ...
Which domestic animals can became wild again?1/4/2009
  Q: I have read (and very much appreciated) your answer to this question ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there are several examples ...
coyote scat1/2/2009
  Q: How do i stop coyotes from leaving scat on my pool deck and driveway.
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are various ways to deter coyotes ...
Frigate Birds1/1/2009
  Q: Why is it that you don't have any information on Frigate Birds that live on the Galapagos Islands? I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I keyed 'frigate bird Galapagos' into ...
Wild Animals12/31/2008
  Q: In Baja California mountains we're observed a dog like animal a size of a wolf with cat like head ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think that the animal you have seen is a ...
Deer12/31/2008
  Q: What kind of spotted deer are found in up-country Maui, Hawaii?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The deer are axis deer, which were ...
hyhena-type creature12/30/2008
  Q: last summer I encountered a wild "dog".I live in a small village in Quebec,canada. This animal was ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
small wild animal in southeast michigan12/30/2008
  Q: I was hoping you could help me identify a small animal living in my parents neighborhood. It is ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Black Cougars12/30/2008
  Q: Is i possible for mountain lions to have melanistic coloration? Or are cougars always in the tan ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, cougars have a very wide ...
anacondas12/29/2008
  Q: European colonisers and explorers as well as natives are reported to have first sighted the biggest ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, there is no proof that ...
cat and fox12/19/2008
  Q: I too have seen my cat playing with a fox down the road from our house. I live in a wooded suburban ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Most websites indicate that foxes and cats ...
dental structure/pics12/17/2008
  Q: want to know abot the dental structure of ratel and black bear/sloth bear..
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I am making the assumption that you know ...
Burrowing Critter12/15/2008
  Q: I have some type of burrowing critter in my front yard (Herndon, Virginia, USA). He burrows ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think that the most likely critter is a ...
Big Cats in Louisiana12/12/2008
  Q: I know you say there are no black panthers. I understand that a black cat would be a melanistic ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I've seen several black ...
squirrels12/11/2008
  Q: what do you suggest i do about the squirrels that are in my walls.
  A: I will need a bit more information about the squirrels. Are they living in your walls? What species ...
kodiak bear12/11/2008
  Q: what is the pressure of the jaw with a bear bite...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the Kodiak bear is a type ...
panda population12/10/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you know the panda population around the world and how much in each year. These ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that it can be difficult to ...
wolves or coyotes preying on my cats12/9/2008
  Q: I have recently lost several cats to what might be a predator lurking around my house and neighbors' ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eaMi8Wb7y04 ...
animal ID12/9/2008
  Q: I attached an image of an animal I found dead along a creek bed in Ithaca, NY in the fall of 2006. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think that you are right about the ...
animal ID12/8/2008
  Q: I attached an image of an animal I found dead along a creek bed in Ithaca, NY in the fall of 2006. ...
  A: I must admit that the animal looks almost prehistoric, but this is probably due to the fact that ...
robin redbreast birds12/7/2008
  Q: I live in the Northeast and right now it is below freezing. There is a Robin Redbreast sitting on ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Robins are very noticeable at this time of ...
The Eurasian cave lion12/6/2008
  Q: ok, so while it is pretty much accepted that the cave lion of europe was more genetically related to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_lion ...
Cat befriends Fox12/6/2008
  Q: My wife observed in her headlights a fox and our cat (calico), nose to nose being very friendly. The ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
babys12/6/2008
  Q: In what months do squirrels have their babys in?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. References to Walker are to the ...
Squirrel hibernation12/5/2008
  Q: Do grey squirrels in the UK always hibernate ? I saw one last week (early December) I would have ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, grey squirrels do not ...
white stoat type creature12/5/2008
  Q: but it didn`t taper away,it was longish but ended with the black blob at end it looked very stoat ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. There are two types of weasel that you ...
a screaming animal12/5/2008
  Q: I LIVE IN AUBURN ALABAMA. I HAVE BEEN HEARING AND OTHER PEOPLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SOMETHING ...
  A: This may surprise you, but the previous question concerned the same subject - a screaming animal, ...
wild animal noise at night12/4/2008
  Q: I found a question posted and answered by you in June about startling night noises, which you ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
year nine options12/4/2008
  Q: i'm in year nine now and i'm choosing my options very soon. i really want to work with animals, like ...
  A: I think the best thing you can do is to contact a careers advisor, as I doubt if there will be many ...
sloths12/3/2008
  Q: I saw your answer to the question about sloths in the states but i was wondering if it was possible ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, ...
Raccoons12/3/2008
  Q: Do Raccoon wag their tails like dogs when they are happy to see another animal? A raccoon was ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that it can be very easy to ...
Black Panthers in SC12/2/2008
  Q: On several occasions with the last sighting being in Nov 2007, black panthers have been reported ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the term 'panther' can be ...
owls digestion12/1/2008
  Q: If and animal is eaten by an owl and it is pregnate will the baby of the animal be thrown up with ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
poop11/22/2008
  Q: is there an animal that doesn't poop? sorry for the randomness of this question it's just required ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites you used. Basically, any animal that has a ...
Teeth size11/21/2008
  Q: I've been trying to figure out How large the cougar,leopard,cheetah,jaguar,lion,tiger canine's are. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and books I used. ‘Circus Dictionary’ by Geoff ...
Duckling eggs11/21/2008
  Q: There is a nest of duck eggs in my apartment complex. I only noticed them about a week ago, so I am ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The New Agrarian ...
buffalo11/20/2008
  Q: I'm doing research for a book, and need to know how to deal with a charging buffalo! I don't know if ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that there are three different ...
Teeth size11/20/2008
  Q: I've been trying to figure out How large the cougar,leopard,cheetah,jaguar,lion,tiger canine's are. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that some of the figures below ...
Cross-breeding/hybirds11/19/2008
  Q: I'm doing a report on whether or not animals should be cross-bred. I was wondering how many and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I think there is some ...
HEYENAS11/18/2008
  Q: What family is the hyena from, the dog or the meerkats family? Thanks!
  A: Hallo Jessica The hyena belongs to the Hyaena family (Hyaenidae), which is more closely related to ...
deer11/18/2008
  Q: Jonathan, I really hope you can answer this question for me! I was told that if a woman has ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Deer are very sensitive to human scents ...
black panthers11/18/2008
  Q: hi i'm doing this project about black panthers for school and i was wondering how we can help to ...
  A: Hallo Carine Thanks for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
? Owl in loft11/17/2008
  Q: We are in a new build bungalow of 6 months about 30 miles north of Aberdeen. Over the past week ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It is possible that you have an owl in ...
Fennec Foxes11/17/2008
  Q: I would like to own a Fennec Fox. I have some allergy to cats but none to dogs. I have a dog and she ...
  A: I'm afraid it is impossible for me to answer it. Many years ago, my family had a pet cat and my ...
Fennec foxes11/15/2008
  Q: In a group of fennecs does one dominate female mate with a dominate male or do all the females and ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Anteater in Florida?11/15/2008
  Q: I am an enthusiastic wildlife photographer, spending the winter in Florida for photos and warmth. ...
  A: I also wis to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
platyus11/15/2008
  Q: is there anyway to buy a platypus and keep it in a save area outside of Austrailia? and if you are ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
squirrels11/14/2008
  Q: We live in Ohio near Lake Erie. We have a number of grey and red squirels in our area and backyard. ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.victoria-park.com/ksu.htm and ...
scat11/12/2008
  Q: I live in Coastal southern Georgia (U.S.) and have found scat in the garage. The scat is dark brown, ...
  A: I still feel badly treated, as I am pretty sure that the five-lined skink is not the only animal ...
Chimpanzees11/12/2008
  Q: How they(the champanzee) do their toilet ?
  A: Chimpanzees and humans are very closely related. Wild chimpanzees will urinate when their bladders ...
coydogs11/12/2008
  Q: the other day while bow hunting in central new york i saw 2 wild dogs with a coyote in a small pack ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, I don't agree with animal ...
What kind of cat is it ?11/11/2008
  Q: We live in the Mississippi delta. Two wild cats were seen running across a country road. Their ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. http://www.interaktv.com/MS/MSMammals.html ...
Bats11/11/2008
  Q: I was always told that bats deficated through their mouth, thus the reason for hanging upside down ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
crodiles11/10/2008
  Q: wat the biggest crocdiles
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The largest living crocodile is the ...
scat11/10/2008
  Q: I live in Coastal southern Georgia (U.S.) and have found scat in the garage. The scat is dark brown, ...
  A: I find this comment really insulting. The information you gave me could have referred to a variety ...
I was wondering about kinkajous?11/10/2008
  Q: i live in NJ and are interested in getting a kinkajou as a pet (from a breeder). I have the basic ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Mouse help11/8/2008
  Q: My cat just recently caught a mouse.My cat went under the heater and I thought there was no ...
  A: but I am not a veterinarian and I cannot suggest any veterinary care for the mouse. I suggest that ...
black panthers in brunswick county11/8/2008
  Q: ok well me and my friend were walking back from another freinds after watching a movie and we were ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that much of this reply is ...
wild cats in Oklahoma.11/7/2008
  Q: My son wants me to move to a wooded 7 acre lot near Holderville, Oklahoma. He says he has learned ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
opossum11/7/2008
  Q: There is an adult opossum that has been visiting my backyard every night for the past few weeks. It ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the questions I used. The opossum has a very varied diet and ...
i can't decide...11/6/2008
  Q: since very young i have wanted to be a veterinarian i just could never decide if i wanted to work in ...
  A: I suggest that you offer to do some voluntary work with a local veterinary office and a local zoo ...
Northern California rodent11/6/2008
  Q: I was on a beach on the western shore of Bodega Bay in Northern California this past August and saw ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
monkeys11/5/2008
  Q: kindly provide me few basic facts about monkeys in simple language for my kid. I sincerely thank ...
  A: I have looked up various websites and have posted the links below. As you have not told me how old ...
Where can i get a permit?11/5/2008
  Q: I live in NJ and want to get a fennec fox. There is a breeder in my area so it's not illigeal, but i ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. ...
Jaguars11/3/2008
  Q: Can jaguars be found in North America? I heard their range even extends toward some parts of ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, jaguars are found in North ...
deer11/3/2008
  Q: I have many deer in my area in Colorado mountains. How do they keep their legs from freezing in our ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. First of all, deer walk on the tips of ...
platypi in zoos11/1/2008
  Q: Can you give me some info about what to do if you put a platypus in a zoo? What about enrichments, ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. It seems that successful displays involve ...
squirrels in st James parks11/1/2008
  Q: 3 weeks ago we were in London and as most people do fed squirrels in st James park. One of the ...
  A: Hallo Kate Thanks for your follow-up question. I don't think that you would pick up the flu-like ...
Louisiana Black Panthers11/1/2008
  Q: I am 55 years old. Growing up we often heard panthers "screaming" and sometimes heard of their ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the term panther is used ...
squirrels in st James parks10/31/2008
  Q: 3 weeks ago we were in London and as most people do fed squirrels in st James park. One of the ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. When I had my packed lunch yesterday, a ...
black panther10/30/2008
  Q: are there black panthers in southern west virginia?
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Much of this materil comes from earlier ...
Weight of black panther (leopard)10/29/2008
  Q: I heard someone say that several years ago he owned a black panther that weighed 497 pounds. I ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the term 'panther' can be ...
Releasing a rescued squirrel10/28/2008
  Q: We rescued a squirrel 2 months ago. we think it is probably3-4 months now. We are afraid to ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. I think the best thing to do would be to ...
Deer10/27/2008
  Q: What is the average height of a doe? What height and age does it start straying away from it's ...
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. The white-tailed deer lives in Georgia. ...
Wolves10/26/2008
  Q: When is a female gray wolf too old to mate? Or at least bear pups? Thanks for your time.
  A: I also wish to thank the authors of the websites and bo