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Impact of habitat destruction on wildlife, plants
When we alter natural habitat, we challenge wildlife and destroy native plants, sometimes to extinction. Read their stories.
Why create a backyard wildlife habitat?
Three good reasons why you should commit an area of your yard to wildlife. First, by every measure, earth is losing natural habitat.
How to humanely remove wildlife from people spaces
Steps for removing birds, squirrels, skunks, bats and others from home, attic, window well, chimney, crawlspace.
Explore an insect-friendly yard – 1
Come with me a little way; insects are interesting—they live lives full of (insect-style) adventure.
Explore an insect-friendly yard – 2
Butterflies, ants, and mosquitos, oh my!
Explore an insect-friendly yard – 3
Green Darners, fireflies, lady beetles, spider-like harvestmen.
Say ‘no’ to pesticides in your yard
Here’s why you should ban the use of pesticides in your yard. You’ll protect wildlife, pets, the environment and yourself.
Wildlife: cute, but not good pets
Wild animals have special needs. It’s often unsafe for them and you. And, sometimes, illegal.
How to keep yard safe for wildlife
Once you’ve created a backyard habitat for wildlife, it’s best to let the animals enjoy it without too much disturbance.
U.S. Rabies Surveillance Report, 2021
U.S. Rabies Surveillance Report for 2021, state by state.
Wildlife and rabies: the facts
Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the nervous system of mammals. It’s terrible and deadly. Fortunately, it’s rare, even among wildlife.
