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why bother?

Why share our space with wildlife? Because urbanization destroys their habitat. Suddenly homeless, they flee to a new, often unsuitable, place. For many, it's a matter of life or death as they face the challenges of the unfamiliar. By giving back some of the space that was taken from them, we do the morally right thing for wildlife, and help the environment, too. Read more...


Not in my tree The U.S. has 23 woodpecker species. Three of them are noted for storing food and protecting their stash. Meet the Red-headed, Red-bellied and Acorn woodpeckers. Read more...		Wildlife's good mothers Human mothers don't hold the patent on good parenting. Good mothers are found in the wild, too. Introducing eight of them you'll enjoy reading about. Read more...		Thank an insect Love 'em, like 'em or hate 'em, we owe 'em -- in a big, big way. Possibly for our continued existence. Whether it's a butterfly or a pesky mosquito, insects feed the world. Here's how. Read more..


Raccoons: feisty, fun, smart Raccoons must be obsessive-compulsive, what with all that food washing. No, as it turns out, they just like wet food. Their paws are unique: They have thumbs--so batten the hatches, they can open doors! Read more...		Squirrels, trees, baffles Isn't it enough we must battle squirrels over control of feeders? Our trees aren't safe, either! Baffled about how to stop them? Try a baffle! We show you how to make one out of a plastic paint bucket. Eezy peezy! Read more...		Do animals have feelings? Have you ever had the nagging thought that you somehow hurt your dog's "feelings?" You may be right. Scientists are coming to the surprising conclusion that animals, including wild ones, have complex feelings. Read more...


		Who loves a pine? If you love love love pines, raise your paw! This group of three squirrel species would if they could. Their lives are wrapped around pines. They live among them, in them and eat them. Read more...

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