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| wildlife orphans rejected by parents | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Are there any animal parents that will reject their offspring if humans touch or handle them? I am a ...
A: In my own experience rabbits/hares seem more sensitive about humans handling one of their babies ...
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| A raccoon knocking at the door! | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have a puzzler over here in Southwestern Connecticut: there is a group of raccoons (I've seen 3 ...
A: It is my guess that your nocturnal friends are doing a little snacking on whatever invertebrates ...
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| hawks | 4/1/2009 |
Q: A hawk has recently built a nest high in a tree right outside my door. Every time my family is ...
A: I do not think you will ever have any problems with the hawk and your children. The hawk MAY be ...
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| wild rabbit births | 3/18/2009 |
Q: We live in a residential area but hve lots of land for animals to roam, nest, etc. On 3/16/29 we ...
A: Outside of building an enclosure around the burrow there is little you can do. Nature is sometimes ...
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| rabbits | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a couple of rex rabbits, but it makes me sad having them in the cages and that they are not ...
A: In my opinion it is just short of cruel to release domestic animals into unprotected areas. These ...
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| Racoons | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I live in southern, coastal British Columbia and my apartment faces a small urban forest. Last ...
A: Your husband is exactly right . I have no clue why they mate so violently making such a ruckus. Just ...
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| Endangered Species Expert? | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have questions about being an endangered species expert. I'm an eighth grader and I was wondering ...
A: I would advise you to start focusing on getting a B.S. in Wildlife Biology if you want to find a ...
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| Gulls and crows | 2/5/2009 |
Q: Do Seagulls require some kind of body of water in their range to survive? Also, in coastal Downeast ...
A: No Seagulls do not need a significant body of water to survive in any area. They do need water to ...
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| Hawk vs my Dog (pics) | 2/3/2009 |
Q: This hawk, which I believe is a Red-Tailed has been hunting squirrels in my back yard. He didn't ...
A: Your dog could very well get into trouble if he should choose to try and grab the hawk. The hawk is ...
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| Crow eyesight | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Crows see from only one eye at a time, is that true?
A: No that is not true. Crows have better eyesight then most other birds and animals. They see an ...
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| Hawks and pets | 1/19/2009 |
Q: We have a new dog, a Bichon Frise, and live on 35 acres just outside of a small city (population of ...
A: In my experience there is never "just one" of any predator, (or any invasive animal)and eliminating ...
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| Hawks and pets | 1/18/2009 |
Q: We have a new dog, a Bichon Frise, and live on 35 acres just outside of a small city (population of ...
A: Yes I would be very concerned about the hawk attacking the dog. Hawks are capable of causing ...
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| Pigeon | 1/8/2009 |
Q: He felt compelled to save it because the kids were being very mean to it. He was able to pick it up ...
A: Even if your local Wildlife Rescue center is closed for the season, there is usually somebody who ...
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| injured pigeon | 12/8/2008 |
Q: Today I saw an injured pigeon at a gas station while putting gas in my car. It let me walk right up ...
A: Well hopefully the pigeon was taken to a wildlife rehabber who sees the value of every creature ...
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| Lame Deer | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I have been feeding a family of deer in my backyard (typically two does and two juveniles). I saw ...
A: Nature has it's way of dealing with things like this. We may not appreciate the eventuality of an ...
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| A small, injured squirrel | 10/17/2008 |
Q: " I found a small squirrel yesterday whose back legs are paralzyed. He/She was being beat up by ...
A: You MUST get this squirrel to a wildlife rehabber right away! The squirrel is likely in terrible ...
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| Do animals ever hunt and kill just for the "sake" of it? | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I know animals hunt for food. I know they sometimes kill to establish dominance and territorial ...
A: If you take a moment and think about the common housecat... I think it is quite obvious animals ...
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| Squirrel Behavior | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I'm also a volunteer here at AllExperts. I have a good one for you. I have a home in south ...
A: No I've not heard of something like this happening intentionally... However it is well known that ...
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| Jobs that Help Endangered Species | 9/21/2008 |
Q: What I'd like to do is help protect/rescue/save endangered species (e.x. polar bears) and be a part ...
A: Here is a link to the IAB that gives you all the info you could ever need about it... ...
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| Jobs that Help Endangered Species | 9/18/2008 |
Q: What I'd like to do is help protect/rescue/save endangered species (e.x. polar bears) and be a part ...
A: Absolutely there are many areas of study that can help you gain employment in this field. Check out ...
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| Oppossum | 8/20/2008 |
Q: How do i get rid of oppossum family living in my attic. and keep them away?
A: What you need to do is first determine where the Opossums are entering your attic ( sprinkle some ...
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| injured young rabbit | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We found an injured young rabbit in our yard. We know where the nest is and have seen the bunnies ...
A: You really should put the baby back as near the nest as you can, as soon as possible. This bunny ...
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| Raccoon Behavior | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Over the summer I had the opportunity to raise an abandoned raccoon baby. It was approximately 3 ...
A: Yes your Raccoon has probably left that area looking for it's own territory. Territory sizes vary ...
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| Health issues | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I have two questions regarding the care of baby pigeons and those that take care of them. One:I need ...
A: I am a wildlife rehabilitator who specializes in the care and rearing of pigeons and doves of all ...
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| Pigeons with crooked necks | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I am a breeder of High-Flying Racer Pigeons, and many of the adults that I have been raising have ...
A: Here is a link that explains the possible condition your loft is experiencing. PMV is possible to ...
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| Raccoons | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I had a raccoon on my deck this morning at about 6:50 am Pacific time. He was laying there looking ...
A: There are no set rules about a Raccoons bedtime. They generally ARE in their nest in the daylight ...
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| RAPTORS AND DOVES | 9/23/2007 |
Q: At what age can raptors eat birds and mice? (3wks or 6) Is preening learned or instinct? Baiting is ...
A: Raptors can eat anything they are fed... The parents will bring them both mice and birds from day ...
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| nocturnal mammal | 9/21/2007 |
Q: a name for a nocturnal hoofed mammal with a long flexible snout
A: That would be a Tapir of course... tapir noun tapir, tapirs 1. A brown or black-and-white ...
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| Surely the Wolf is superior ?? | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I know you must be sick of who would win questions and I apologise for adding another but I can't ...
A: I agree with you completely... I am sure there are variables for each individual that may factor ...
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| baby pigeon | 9/17/2007 |
Q: i found a baby pigeon and have been looking after it,and my partner says that it has to live outside ...
A: By all means.... continue to care for this baby! That's a bunch of nonsense that Pigeons carry ...
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| Robin Gestation | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I have a robin's next on my downspout under the eaves of the house. This is the second robin/nest ...
A: It sure seems like a long time but as I mentioned previously... the egg(s) just hadn't started ...
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| hummingbird moth | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I live in the thumb area of Michigan and a couple days ago spotted a bug I thought was a very small ...
A: Yes the moth will most likely return to the area you saw it at if it was feeding successfully. They ...
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| red tail hawk, wisconsin | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I noticed lately when ever I see a red tail hawk gliding in the air there seems to be at least 2 ...
A: The Red-tailed hawk is a predator, a serious threat to all the smaller songbirds in it's territory. ...
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| Mallard Ducks | 8/17/2007 |
Q: We have been in contact with a wildlife rehab specialist regarding 5 baby orphaned mallards. They ...
A: 70 days allows the babies time enough to grow the feathers that will insulate them beneath their ...
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| Skunks and foxes | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I recently saw a fox in a rehab facility which had a similar smell to a skunk. Is there a way to ...
A: There is no question when a skunk visits your house... The "aroma" that is often left as a calling ...
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| baby cottontails | 8/10/2007 |
Q: While mowing the the lawn this morning, my husband hit a nest of 4 baby cottontails. One was killed ...
A: This may sound strange, but what needs to happen is you need to equally touch every baby remaining ...
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| Mutilated barn owl | 8/7/2007 |
Q: My daughter and her bf were walking in the fields behind our house and found a dead Barn Owl (I am ...
A: No I do not think the birds died from the "Bird Flu". To date it has not made it to this continent. ...
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| Raccoons | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Who would be a predator of a raccoon, are they afraid of snakes, owls or hawks. I would like to ...
A: Large barking dogs are normally successful in deterring raccoons from barns. Making your barn less ...
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| releasing a young robin | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter and friend 'rescued' a baby robin from an approaching predator.... It was at the friends ...
A: You need to contact a wildlife rehabber as soon as you can... Start by phoning the local animal ...
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| raccoons | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Can raccoons chew through 1/8 inch plastic lid on a barrel.
A: Yes they absolutely can chew through a plastic lid 1/8th of an inch thick if they think there is a ...
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| hummingbird moth in NY | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I was fascinated and confused when I spotted this moth-type creature collecting pollen from my ...
A: You might find this website interesting. http://tpittaway.tripod.com/sphinx/list.htm It tells all ...
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| i found a sparrow baby bird with feathers | 7/24/2007 |
Q: what if i took it in for caring just for hours...and then i find little mites on it...i dont know ...
A: You need to take the bird to a wildlife rehabber as soon as you can. The mites can be killed with ...
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| Mutilated barn owl | 7/24/2007 |
Q: My daughter and her bf were walking in the fields behind our house and found a dead Barn Owl (I am ...
A: This own may have been the unlucky victim of a vehicle strike and could have been grounded and ...
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| Raising 6 wild Mallard ducklings 3 wks old | 7/18/2007 |
Q: We rescued six ducklings from a storm drain, mother no where to be found, and we have no way of ...
A: They will probably migrate naturally if you limit the contact you have ...
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| Nocturnal Birds in Wisconsin | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Recently I have been hearing a bird give its call every night around the middle of July. I live in ...
A: The bird that you are hearing is very likely an Owl. I can't positively identify the exact species ...
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| wild rabbits/hares | 7/12/2007 |
Q: Is there a name, ie jack rabbit, for a brownish-grey drawf sized rabbit living in New England?
A: Are you asking about domestic rabbits or a wild species? I believe you may be referring to the ...
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| Robin abandons nest ?? | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have a robin's nest outside my front window and I have noticed that 1 of the 3 eggs is missing as ...
A: Yes, a Robin can abandon it's nest for many reasons. Perhaps the eggs are not fertile and will ...
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