Porcupines are rodents covered in quills that live in forests, deserts and grasslands. Their quills and ability to roll into a ball serve as defense mechanisms against predators. But an interesting question is – can porcupines float and swim if needed? In this article we talk about Can Porcupines Float and Swim. Buoyancy of Porcupines … Read more

Have you ever wondered if wasps can get high? You might be surprised by the response. While it may sound unusual to imagine, wasps have been known to devour fermented fruits and experience a type of intoxication. We’ll look at wasp behavior after consuming fermented fruits, the effects of alcohol on wasps, why wasps consume … Read more

Unless they find something to climb on to a raccoon is physically unable to climb out of a dumpster. To help a raccoon in a dumpster, place a piece of lumber/long branch in there with one end on the top of the dumpster and the other end on the bottom of the dumpster. You can … Read more

Finding tiny flying beetles buzzing around your home can be annoying, even alarming. However, they are typically harmless and there are simple steps you can take to eliminate an infestation. This article discusses what attracts these flying bugs, how to identify common household species, and effective control methods to keep them away for good. What … Read more

A single raccoon weight cannot break through your ceiling, but more than one raccoon (especially a group of families weight in one spot) is strong enough to fall through your ceiling. An average adult raccoon weighs 20lbs, so up to 7 of them in a single spot up there could cause a fall-through. Drop ceilings … Read more

A raccoon can mate with a cat but a crossbreed won’t occur from the crossing. Raccoons and cats have identical chromosome counts, and similar karyotypes but the raccoon is a nocturnal mammal from the Procyonidae taxonomic family whereas cats are from the Felidae family. So, offspring is just not possible. Now, male raccoons, especially tame … Read more

If you’re thinking of starting your own farm, you’ll need to know how much it costs to buy a cow and butcher it yourself. This guide explains the costs involved in everything from raising your own farm animals to what kind of equipment you’ll need when it comes time to butcher them yourself in the … Read more

Yes, as a matter of fact, lizards do eat cockroaches. Cockroaches and insects are what make up a lizard’s diet so it goes without saying that Roaches are a major nutritious food source for some lizards. The only drawback is that Lizards cannot eat Roaches that are bigger than the span between their eyes. Lizards … Read more