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Whether you live in an urban or rural environment, you will likely encounter wildlife in your community. Human-wildlife conflicts in urban locations occur when the interests of humans and wildlife … Read more Human-wildlife conflicts: What they are and how to prevent them
“Hi, we had a squirrel in our attic, and we hired a wildlife removal company a few days ago. We just went up there to see how they did, and … Read more Watch for wild babies during spring cleaning
Have you ever lived with a nest-door neighbour? It can be a true joy to watch baby birds grow up under the attentive care of their avian parents, but they … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: how to humanely handle nest-door neighbours
Wild rats have a pretty bad reputation. Filthy, pest, vermin – you name it, they’ve been called it! When people think about rats, they might not think of words like … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: the secret lives of wild rats
Just thinking about skunks can bring up “scent”-imental feelings for some people, and we often forget to appreciate skunks as shy and gentle neighbours. How much do you know about … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: what you need to know about skunks
When you are out and about in the city or the suburbs, squirrels are some of the most common mammals you will spot. It is a good idea to get … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: what you need to know about grey squirrels
As cities expand, more people are moving to areas that are close to wild habitats. Some wildlife thrive on this closer contact, including urban-dwelling raccoons. Like any neighbour to neighbour … Read more Meet your urban wildlife neighbours: 5 things to know about urban raccoons