Opossums are the only marsupials in North America, and their population is on the rise in Toronto. Generally, no opossums are not directly dangerous to people and pets. When encountered directly, the creatures hiss and growl. Even though they have sharp teeth and claws, opossum attacks are rare and unlikely. The main defense mechanism is pretending …
Gophers Under the House Gophers are solitary animals that burrow under homes. They start burrowing on the exterior and dig until they create massive tunnels and denning areas. Gophers create particular areas inside the burrows to live, store food, give birth, and defecate. Gophers are clever and access water sources under your home, such as …
Nuisance wildlife and rodents become a problem when they establish themselves in your home or on your property. They can pose a danger to you and your family and damage your house. These critters have adapted to live within a human environment. They need resources to satisfy their basic needs like food, water, and shelter. …
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Identifying the Type of Animal in Your Attic by the Noises It Makes You are startled awake in the middle of the night or early in the morning, heart-pounding upon hearing an unusual sound emerging from the ceiling or behind the walls. Perhaps it is a knocking sound in the attic, tapping noise on the …
Marmots are a growing nuisance in Vancouver, British Columbia. Urbanization and development have led to a loss of natural habitats, and roads and highways have fragmented their population and territory. As a result, marmots have adapted to living amongst people by taking advantage of the shelter and food sources we produce, which has contributed to …
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Marmots are said to have big personalities. While their antics might be fun to watch in the wild, the damage they create on one’s property from burrowing, gnawing, and eating can be profound. There are four species of marmot in British Columbia: the yellow-bellied marmot, the Vancouver Island marmot, the hoary marmot, and the groundhog. …
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It’s hard to describe the smell of a dead animal decomposing. But, that foul smell is immediately recognizable and usually a homeowner or business owner’s first clue that something has died in the walls, attic, or somewhere else on the property. How bad and how long the smell lasts depends on multiple conditions: Unfortunately, the …
Society has experienced a growing awareness of the importance of preserving wildlife. From the rise of environmental activism to the enormous growth of tourism to destinations where interacting with nature and wildlife, the positive sentiment of people living amongst animals is stronger than ever. While wildlife plays an important role in our lives and the …
Canada has experienced record population growth of over one million people from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023. This 2.7% growth rate is the highest Canada has experienced since 1957. This level of growth necessitates the development of new housing, roads, and potentially new schools and hospitals, along with opportunities for new businesses to …
The health of Canada’s wildlife is in question. According to The Living Planet Report Canada, there are about 11 threats they’ve identified as negatively affecting a majority of species. Mammals, the type of animal most often identified as a nuisance, have dropped in population by 43 percent. Several of the identified threats are caused by …
