Wildlife
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Misty Acton, of Washington, Texas, and her eight year old son, Lynden, recently became interested in the Gulf Fritillary butterflies after finding large amounts of Passion Flower vines covered with dark orange spiked caterpillars in their horse pastures. They observed and photographed each day's changes.
Tired of having deer around your property? Here are a few tips from the University of Minnesota on how best to keep them from taking over your land.
When you look around your yard, you may see trees, shrubs, colorful flowers, a verdant lawn, and perhaps a tidy patch of veggies. To foraging deer, however, the view must look like a giant complimentary salad bar that never closes.
One spring, Becca Selkirk was working in her garden when she noticed a deserted baby raccoon. The raccoon, affectionately named Rocky, kindly approached her husband and the two decided to care for Rocky until he could survive on his own. Here is their story.
Some landowners are constructing wildlife corridors, which are pathways that connect two or more isolated patches of habitat. Corridors can be man-made or formed around natural features.
You can put up all the signs you want telling deer to keep out. But since they can't read, they don't care. A new garden stake filled with dried pig's blood may help to protect your plants.
Water-based hunting regulations can be downright confusing. Each state has its own rules. For example, maybe the land is off limits, or maybe only the water.
Food plots provide good nutrition and develop healthier animals. Here are some tips for establishing wildlife plots on your property.
Although they might seem intimidating, coyotes actually possess a natural fear of humans.
There is no silver bullet when it comes to controlling deer, but sonic or ultrasonic gadgets may help shoo them away.
Mark Oja is a wildlife biologist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and says unmowed areas on your property are an important wildlife habitat.
Rift Valley Fever is transmitted by mosquitoes, but humans can also get it by eating infected livestock. Fortunately, it hasn't shown up in the US yet.
Ladybugs, properly known as lady beetles, have a rich folklore. And if you have aphids in your garden, chances are you'll have ladybugs.
If you've worked hard on your garden, it's smart to consider using an electric fence to keep deer away.
Even if you enjoy the sight of deer scampering across your acreage, you may not like the results.
If you want to enjoy wildlife on your property but don t want to lose your lovely lawn, pond, and trees to varmints, here are some tips for you.
Timely efforts can help keep desired wildlife happy -- and multiplying -- on your acreage.
Imagine strolling through a garden on a warm summer evening inhaling the scents. Pineapple sage and verbena mix with the delicate scent of impatiens, enticing the local hummingbirds to sample the nectar of each.
