It’s wildlife reproduction time, and depending on the species, that can mean problems for some homeowners.
Skunks and raccoons are the most common “nuisances” as they find crawl spaces, outbuildings, and other nooks and crannies to set up housekeeping for their babies to come.
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It’s hard to resist “rescuing” a baby bird, bunny, or other young wildlife that ends up on your lawn, driveway, or porch at this time of year.
After all, you’ve created a Backyard Wildlife Sanctuary that invites wild animals to share your home space. So the least you can do when a baby seems helpless or abandoned is to scoop it up out of harm’s way.
The key word here is “seems.”
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The annual International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), this year on May 9, is being celebrated with several bird-watching events in Washington on or around the date. See story... |
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Washington’s warm weather seasons bring people and wildlife together, and sometimes not in a good way.
Virtually any species of wildlife can potentially be a problem, depending on the situation, but a few are considered potentially dangerous – black bears, cougars, coyotes and moose.
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| Some of the most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about urban/suburban wildlife fielded by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) biologists are about rabies.
WDFW wildlife biologist Ella Rowan, assistant to State Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Kristin Mansfield, answers the top five.
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Bats in Washington and the rest of the west have so far escaped the deadly disease that is killing bats in the northeast part of the country.
But bat enthusiasts everywhere are advised to avoid visiting bat-roosting caves to minimize spreading the disease, and to watch for signs of the disease so any spread can be stopped or minimized.
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It looks like a harmless, uplifting way to end a wedding or other ceremony, but the popular practice of releasing mail-ordered butterflies could leave a legacy of lasting damage, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) biologists warn. See story... |
