Meet The Tibetan Sand Fox The Tibetan sand fox is one of the most unique animals found in the high Tibetan Plateau and the grasslands and semi-deserts of Nepal, China, Sikkim, and Bhutan. They are known for thriving at higher altitudes than other mammals and have adapted well to their particular environment. The IUCN Red … Read more
Raccoon diet: What do raccoons eat in the wild? Raccoons are omnivores, and they will pretty much eat anything. They primarily feed on plants and animals but also enjoy a wide variety of human foods. In urban areas, raccoons often scavenge through garbage cans for food scraps or pet food left outside overnight. A typical … Read more
Tree squirrels are mammals and part of the Sciuridae (squirrel) family – along with other rodents like ground squirrels, chipmunks, groundhogs, flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. They can jump up to 20 feet high, run up to 20 miles per hour, and occasionally cause electrical disruptions. Here are 16 more facts about tree squirrels! 1) … Read more
Hello! May I introduce myself? I’m a pine marten. I’m a superior carnivore from the weasel family, with fluffy fur, sharp white teeth, and the slender, athletic body of a weasel god. I’m one of the cutest animals out there. They say beauty lies in the eye of the beholder, but they clearly have never … Read more
What’s the difference between Ferrets, Minks, Weasels, Otters, Stoats, and European Polecats? If you love ferrets, there’s a good chance that you have a heart for other mustelids like Minks, Weasels, Stoats, Polecats, and Otters as well. They all belong to the same family, the mustelids. Slender animals with long bodies and high hunting skills. … Read more
They’re smart, adorable, agile, and quickly attached to you if you put in the time. But ferrets are also time-consuming, expensive, smelly, sometimes mean, and not the right pet for everyone. Apparently, ferrets have gained a bad reputation because some owners didn’t know what they were getting into when deciding to get a pet ferret. … Read more