| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| Wolf Development | 7/24/2008 | Edward |
Q: I am doing a college project about Timber Wolves and Arctic Wolves. I need to know the size ...
A: Normally I wouldn't answer homework questions, but as I've got a soft spot for wolves, I'll help. ...
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| my squirrel | 7/23/2008 | Edward |
Q: please dont lecture me but i was a mother of a male squirrel that i found almost dead in my driveway ...
A: I am not here to lecture but to help. And I always take the animals side. Thanks for having the ...
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| mallard duck | 7/23/2008 | Edward |
Q: some kids found a female mallard duck and then they had to get rid of it because of the neibors. ...
A: It would appear that this duck has previously been the pet of someone else. That would explain the ...
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| Regarding Animal Colours | 7/23/2008 | Naomi |
Q: Does animals have any protecting marking at colouring that helps to protect from predator???? And ...
A: Every single animal has their own unique coloring protecting them from predators. For example. The ...
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| swollen lower leg in female deer | 7/23/2008 | Edward |
Q: I hope you can help me with this question. There is a female whitetail deer with her baby in the ...
A: Dot, Wow. You are truly an amazing person. It's amazing how much one person can do, and you ...
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| Unidentified Animal Regurgitation | 7/22/2008 | Edward |
Q: We live on the NJ shore, and have been finding large batch of yellow regurgitation in our garden, ...
A: Yes, there are several methods. Depending on how desperate the situation is, I'd suggest fencing. ...
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| Snakes | 7/22/2008 | Naomi |
Q: I'm petrified of snakes. I have 3 small dogs and pet doves, unfortunately we've noticed a snake or ...
A: The only advise I can give you is to contact your nearest Animal Shelter or look up on the internet ...
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| Dove Food Bugs | 7/22/2008 | Edward |
Q: We have pet doves, various kinds. We've started noticing bugs in their food dish (usually find ...
A: Seeing as these are domesticated doves and not wild ones, I do not think I am the best person to ...
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| Unidentified Animal Regurgitation | 7/21/2008 | Edward |
Q: We live on the NJ shore, and have been finding large batch of yellow regurgitation in our garden, ...
A: Seeing as you live in NJ, and have a fairly changing temperature depending on the season, I'd say ...
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| baby mallard ducks | 7/20/2008 | Edward |
Q: I just rescued 3 baby ducks from a neighbours yard. The babies were in a pool for a whole day by ...
A: Glad to hear the ducklings are healthy! And thanks for having the sense to not want to keep them ...
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| wild animal feces on deck | 7/20/2008 | Edward |
Q: I feed squirrels and birds outside my sliding door. For the past 2 or 3 days I've been finding ...
A: Well, the droppings are too big to have come from a squirrel. They also do not match the ...
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| SEAGULL AND NOISE | 7/20/2008 | Edward |
Q: A female seagull is sitting quietly up a tree, in her nest,with eggs or little birds. Suddenly the ...
A: I'd love to help, but unless I am mistaken, you didn't tell me what kind of reaction the seagull ...
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| python vs lion | 7/20/2008 | Naomi |
Q: lets say a 30 foot reticulated python meets a male lion in a small area where they can barely run ...
A: If it is a male lion and he is weak, the python feels threatened and in worse case scenario goes in ...
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| One more toad question | 7/18/2008 | Edward |
Q: We are in a new home and just found over 15 frogs in our three basement window wells. Grass seed ...
A: I already answered this one in a different answer, but I forgot to add something. IF the toads are ...
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| robin releasing | 7/18/2008 | Edward |
Q: Please help, We feed a robin for a week. It is outside in our screen house.(The door is open ...
A: and wanting to fix it. I would recommend giving the baby bird to a wildlife rehabber or animal ...
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| toad follow-up question | 7/17/2008 | Edward |
Q: We are in a new home and just found over 15 frogs in our three basement window wells. Grass seed ...
A: No the toads are not disease carriers. Salmonella is found in reptiles, and toads are amphibians. ...
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| identification | 7/17/2008 | Edward |
Q: (Louisiana) I rescued a backyard bird recently and am having trouble finding the correct ...
A: I've never heard of any bird like this. It is possible that this is some type of bird of paradise or ...
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| Baby Jack Rabbit | 7/17/2008 | Edward |
Q: We found a baby jack rabit about 3 hours ago. He/she is no bigger than a small orange and appaears ...
A: Yes, you should indeed put the rabbit back. It will probably still be accepted by its family. Put ...
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| robins | 7/17/2008 | Edward |
Q: I found a robin's nest with 3 eggs about 2wks ago, but no bird has been in the nest since. Last ...
A: Yes, this is totally normal behavior. Robin clutches (groups of eggs) usually have 3 or 4 eggs. ...
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| wild frogs | 7/17/2008 | Edward |
Q: We are in a new home and just found over 15 frogs in our three basement window wells. Grass seed ...
A: These are not frogs, but probably toads. They are attracted to the dampness and coolness of your ...
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| ducklins | 7/16/2008 | Edward |
Q: I found two ducklings and will like to know if I can release them in a pond with other ducks and ...
A: Are the ducklings abandoned? Make sure they are abandoned, and not just straying from their mother. ...
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| Bird eggs | 7/13/2008 | Edward |
Q: I live north west of Philadelphia in Chester County. I found a nest in the wreath on my front door. ...
A: I believe you have a house sparrow nesting in your wreath. Unfortunately, the egg that fell to the ...
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| Identify droppings found in cave | 7/11/2008 | Edward |
Q: I was hiking into a cave when I came accross a mound of droppings near the entrance of the cave. ...
A: Terribly sorry for not getting to your answer sooner! There was a mix up on the site. Hmm... I am ...
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| I found a baby bird | 7/10/2008 | Edward |
Q: I was on a walk with my children and we found a baby bird. It is about the size of a Canadian ...
A: but please realize that the best place for wildlife is the wild. Just because they are found in a ...
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| Reticulated Python vs African Lion | 7/10/2008 | Naomi |
Q: Do they each other in the wild? Who would win if they do?
A: This is a tricky question. If the male lion is weak, he will definately be killed by the python. I ...
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| Big Scorpion vs Big Tarantula | 7/10/2008 | Naomi |
Q: who usually wins when they meet?
A: This would be an unfair matchup if you just throw them in an aqauarium or something. The scorpion is ...
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| abandond or lost baby robin in feebee nest!!!???? | 7/7/2008 | Edward |
Q: Edward, I found a baby robin under a freebie nest this after noon & was very puzzled, then I ...
A: It is very odd for a baby robin to be in a nest other than its own. the bird you are thinking of is ...
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| Carp | 7/7/2008 | Edward |
Q: This is a stretch possibly but do you have ANY advice regarding fish deterrent for carp. I have a 40 ...
A: Firstly, just a question, is it bad for them to be eating the algae? I am not a boater, so I have ...
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| Track identification | 7/7/2008 | Edward |
Q: I feel pretty dumb asking this question, but it's driving me nuts. I live in Western NY. I was on ...
A: There's no reason to feel dumb for being curious. Without seeing the actual tracks, the best guess ...
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| Rhinoceros and cape buffalo weights | 7/6/2008 | Naomi |
Q: Which gets heavier, rhinoceros or cape buffalo?
A: Deffinately the Rhinocerous. That is the White Rhino in Africa/South Africa. Here are statistics. ...
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| Bat On The Ground | 7/6/2008 | Edward |
Q: In south North Carolina I saw a small bat on the ground, curled up. I took a long stick and started ...
A: No, this is not at all normal bat behavior. Bats should never be seen during the day, especially ...
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| rabbit behavior | 7/5/2008 | Edward |
Q: One night during a pretty good thunder storm I was up because I couldn't sleep and looking out the ...
A: It takes a lot to stop rabbits from doing what they want to :). This behavior can be explained in ...
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| baby possum | 7/4/2008 | Edward |
Q: What is the best thing to feed a baby possum?
A: I take it you have rescued a baby opossum and are trying to raise it. Unless you have experience in ...
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| one legged duck?? | 7/3/2008 | Edward |
Q: I got a baby duck yesterday, when i noticed she's not using one of her legs. It just sits limp. ...
A: Oh, I thought you'd said there were no breaks. Well in that case, it should heal alright. However, ...
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| baby rabbits | 7/3/2008 | Edward |
Q: My mom found baby rabbits i our backyard this morning... she hasent seen the mother anywhere and we ...
A: Is the rabbit sitting by the warren (hole) an adult or another baby? Mother rabbits do leave their ...
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| one legged duck?? | 7/2/2008 | Edward |
Q: I got a baby duck yesterday, when i noticed she's not using one of her legs. It just sits limp. ...
A: There may be something else wrong with the leg, perhaps even a slight deformity from birth. ...
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| baby robin | 7/1/2008 | Edward |
Q: we have had the pleasure of watching baby robins in our yard. The oldest of 3 that hatched we ...
A: No, this is not normal behavior and there is probably an injury. It may be temporary or serious. ...
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| Spring Peeper...Chorus frog? | 7/1/2008 | Edward |
Q: I have found a frog in my backyard about a week ago the was approx. 1 inch long, and it WAS a ...
A: This sounds like a standard American toad. They tend to change color when growing from childhood to ...
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| snake in my fireplace | 6/30/2008 | Edward |
Q: A bird nest with 2 baby birds fell down our chimney. We were checking on the baby birds and noticed ...
A: The snake may have already been in the house, then drawn to the chimney because of the sound of the ...
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| Robins nesting habits | 6/30/2008 | Edward |
Q: I have a robin sitting on her 2nd clutch in a nest which sits on the step of my fire escape. Nest ...
A: I doubt the mother robin would knock one of her own eggs out of the nest. It is very possible one ...
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