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Gophers and prairie dogs can be easily confused since they have similar appearances. However, gophers and prairie dogs are two distinct and different animals. The biggest distinction is their...

Coyotes can jump about five feet high but hoist themselves up with their back paws to scale even larger walls and fences. Coyotes can scale a 14 feet tall wall or fence. A humane way to coyote-proof...

Coyotes sometimes attack both feral and domesticated dogs. Coyotes attack dogs as prey or to gain or defend territory. Large dogs are less at risk of being attacked by coyotes. Coyotes can be...

You humanely scare possums away with strong scents such as garlic, onion, camphor, molasses, and predator urine. Bright lights, water spray, or sudden motion are also effective methods to scare...

Opossums do not hibernate in the winter. Opossums often die in winter due to a lack of preparation and fur. These critters make nests to sleep in, and their nests can be found in sheltered areas such...

Chipmunks hibernate during winter but occasionally wake to eat and use the bathroom. They usually sleep for days at a time. However, since they are partly active in cold months, Chipmunks are not...