Recent questions tagged wildlife

Description : Is cat litter, used for traction in an ice-slick driveway, a hazard to birds or wildlife?

Last Answer : Don’t use cat litter that is clay based. That would turn into a slippery injury inducing trap.

Description : Have you heard of pangolin which is the most trafficked mammal on this planet?

Last Answer : Because they are so adorable.

Description : Have you seen the white rhino on Tinder?

Last Answer : It's incredibly sad. I would imagine they have collected semen and other DNA material to enable them to look at cloning in the future. I don't know if they've tried artificial insemination, ... , leave them there with no guns and arm conservationists and let them all practice their shooting skills.

Description : Do you agree with the classification of Trump's comb-over as critical habitat?

Last Answer : answer:Just like his topically delivered complexion. I’m more concerned with the content of his character than the color of his skin. I don’t care if a candidate has a grotesque combover or a “nappy ass weave.’ I care that they can deliver in their post.

Description : Do you want to listen to stuff going down of the four Oregon holdouts?

Last Answer : This is so fascinating. It is better than any tv or movie I have seen.

Description : Does anyone know whether loud music would likely scare a bear away?

Last Answer : I’m thinking yes, but it would depend on what music you are playing loudly. They might enjoy yes or ELP and actually come closer for a listen. Your best bet is to keep the house locked up tight and be very careful what you put outside in your trash bins.

Description : Have you experienced any stellar wildlife moments recently?

Last Answer : answer:I once saw something while kayaking that I'll never forget. There was this family of raccoons at the edge of the reeds just above the tideline on the beach. Mama raccoon and some cubs. ... out the winner. I think it's because they have better configured talons for holding onto slippery fish.

Description : What would cause these birds to die?

Last Answer : Sounds like they were poisoned by something. Six dead ones you could see in that short of a time is not a natural occurrence. And scavengers usually make short work of dead animals. So six at ... 're not near farms so it was probably someone doing landscape related work. My guess is lawn chemicals.

Description : Is it illegal to kill coyotes on your own property?

Last Answer : answer:http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=459666 Lots of good ideas from your fellow Californians.

Description : What did you do to celebrate Earth Day yesterday?

Last Answer : answer:I sat and watched my wife cut the grass. She loves to cut grass, so I sit and observe to make sure she is okay. In observation of Earth Day, we did feed and water our favorite birds, the ... also picked up some trash that had blown into our yard. And, we both wore green all day in observance.

Description : How are tigers near extinct?

Last Answer : Hunting and habitat destruction.

Description : Do you believe in getting up close & personal with nature?

Last Answer : Reminds me of this (read the whole thing).

Description : Cunning hunters of ask-public: how do I get a cricket out of my living room?

Last Answer : answer:I think you’re probably SOL. They can be nearly impossible to find, especially since they shut up as soon as you start looking for them. He probably won’t be able to survive in that environment much longer, though. Now, if you had a cat…...

Description : Could we save the wolves out there? And where would I be able to interact with one?

Last Answer : answer:Perhaps the best way to preserve wolves is to allow them large, protected habitats such as wildlife preserves and refuges. Often times, problems arise when wolves wander onto private land. Many ... That would allow you an opportunity to interact with wolves, study them, and help protect them.

Description : This is a lost summer for businesses on the Lousiana coast. will BP have to reinburse these people?

Last Answer : answer:I suspect any reimbursement or aid will be delayed, and that when it is given it will leave people wanting. It's tempting to believe that things like this don't happen on accident. People crave ... . I don't know why I bother. The expert authorities have weighed in and there are no secrets.

Description : How to deter cockatoos?

Last Answer : Hang a feeder for them somewhere outside of the apartment building. Perhaps on the side of the building where the seeds won’t bother any of your neighbors. Maybe hang it in the courtyard of your building if you have one. They should find it and stay there if you keep it filled. Good luck.

Description : What do you think about Colorado allowing loaded firearms in the National Forest?

Last Answer : I hate it! Just like Virginia, which now lets people carry concealed weapons into bars.

Description : Outdoor insect sounds at night - in the winter?

Last Answer : The other day when the sun was out, and it got above freezing, several insets came out at my house.

Description : Have you experienced a perfect moment out of time that changed the complexion of your day?

Last Answer : ‘Viva la Vida by Coldplay came on the radio this morning and I realised that if God does exist I could understand that he would feel this way. It stopped me being so bloody judgemental and put things in perspective.

Description : Know any stories of human children being raised by wolves?

Last Answer : Wolves – no. Badgers – yes.

Description : Dark gray birds with a black strip on the crown, what kind are they?

Last Answer : Where do you live?

Description : Pest control question...

Last Answer : squirrels eat nuts rats eat trash????? Maybe?? I thought I’d try???

Description : Hummingbird feeders and wasps/hornets/bees?

Last Answer : answer:From http://rubythroat.org, which has solutions for other insects as well, and lists of what not to use: YELLOW JACKETS, WHITE-FACED HORNETS, PAPER WASPS, and other stinging insects sometimes ... feeders by putting out a plate with a small lump of hamburger meat saturated with apple juice.