81. Possums-Ferrets-Wild Birds-Animal Rehabilation-Animal Just the basics, mam Possum Vital Facts Possums require very special diets. Feeding cat food will lead to blindness and metabolic bone disease in these little critters. From possum care to wild bird care, you'll find it under the umbrella of wild Critter Care other reasons why you should avoid handling wild critters http://www.wildcrittercare.com/

82. No Click - No Right So You Wanna Own a Skunk? by Jane Bone Do not go to the wild and bring a skunkhome! The first thing to do is check your dog and cat mentality at the door! http://www.skunksaspets.com/bone.htm

Home Index SkunkStuff Bone Humor FAQ Show MedInfo ... Links From the Desk of Jane Bone ~ The Skunklady™ So You Wanna Own a Skunk? by: Jane Bone Do not go to the wild and bring a skunk home! The first thing to do is check your dog and cat mentality at the door! Skunks are not puppies or kittens. Highly intelligent animals, they are some of the best problem solvers I have ever seen. The second thing you need to do is to check with your local wildlife or animal control department to see if you can keep a skunk as a pet. Some states require permits. Some states will not allow you to keep them as pets at all. Next, find a reputable breeder that has been in business for at least five years. Do not go to the wild and bring one home. Let wildlife be just that - WILD. Skunks have been bred domestically for more than 200 years. There are enough of them, all with their scent glands removed at four to five weeks of age, to go around. The most important thing to do now is to find a veterinarian who will treat your skunk. Ask what will happen if my skunk bites someone? If the answer is "test for rabies, remember that you can test for rabies only by examining a skunk's brain, which means that your skunk will be put down. What Color Skunk Do You Want?

83. Wild Things At Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks There are several commercial skunk odor removers on the market. Utah State University,Logan, UT. wild Neighbors The Humane Approach to Living with wildlife. http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/wildthings/livingwwildlife/livingwskunks.asp

var httpUserAgent; httpUserAgent = 'SecretBrowser/007'; var isAOL; isAOL = false; Living With Skunks CONTENTS Living with Skunks (Brochure Format) Word Discouraging Skunks To Catch a Skunk Odor Removal ... Further Information Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader software for your computer in order to view and/or print links preceded with the PDF icon. This software is available for free at http://www.adobe.com . Please follow Adobe's instructions to install and use the Acrobat Reader software. If you have problems with Acrobat Reader you must contact Adobe Systems Inc. , Montana FWP cannot offer service or support for this software. TO PREVIOUS PAGE living with skunks Skunks are excellent "mousers", and may even be better at it then cats. They eat many mice, rats, other small rodents, grubs, and a variety of insects. They will also take the eggs and young of ground nesting birds. There are many instances of skunks living in close contact with humans under sheds, decks, houses, and even in garages, without ever spraying their human hosts.

84. Why Do Skunks Smell So Bad? Why do skunks smell so bad? skunks use chemicals called thiols to createa potent smell that repels attack from potential predators. http://flfl.essortment.com/skunkssmell_reea.htm

Why do skunks smell so bad? Skunks use chemicals called thiols to create a potent smell that repels attack from potential predators. Weve all seen a skunk at one time or another, either close up or from faraway, or in some unfortunate cases, as roadkill. Hes even a suave, French speaking lover in a popular Saturday morning cartoon. These normally docile mammals are often found roaming the backstreets and allies of cities and towns looking for a quick snack in an overturned garbage can or scrounging for dog or cat food left uneaten by neighborhood pets. Some skunks are even bolder and will take up residence in peoples backyards. Most North American skunks have long black fur with a distinctive white stripe (or stripes) running from the top of their head to their tip of their very bushy tails. But even more memorable is the skunks incredibly potent and offensive odor - or musk - delivered in copious amounts when the animal is agitated or startled. bodyOffer(27414) There are close to a dozen known skunk species in the western hemisphere and in Central and South America. The species most widely observed in North America is called the common skunk, wood pussy or polecat. Most skunks sport striped or spotted fur patterns, although there are some whose coloring is brown, grey, blond, and in a few cases, white or albino. All have the ability to spray to warn off potential enemies or threats. They live on a diet of small rodents, insects, eggs, birds and plants and their activities are primarily nocturnal. Skunks mate once a year, the female producing a litter of between 2-10 babies and after a gestation period of 40-72 days. They reach a size similar to that of a large cat and achieve a body weight that averages from 1-6 kilograms. A group of skunks will congregate together in a den for the winter, but they dont hibernate, rather they settle into what is called a winter sleep.

85. Skunk they become independent. skunks usually live 23 years in the wildbut may live up to 10 years in captivity. About our wildlife . http://www.nhnature.org/skunk.htm

Skunk Home About Us Directions What's Happening ... Special Events Striped Skunk Mephitis mephitis Life span: 2-3 years in the wild, up to 10 years in captivity Size: 3-12 pounds Status: abundant Offspring: 4-8 young What are the physical characteristics of the striped skunk? Striped skunks are animals with a relatively small head, short legs, wide rear end, and a long, bushy haired tail. Its forefeet have long, curved claws used for digging; the hind claws are shorter and straighter. Each foot has 5 toes on it. The teeth are heavy and sharp. The skunk’s pelt has soft, wavy under-fur overlaid with long, coarse, shiny guard hairs. Both sexes are colored alike with no seasonal change. The color is mostly black and white; the amount of distribution of white varies considerably among individuals. The male skunk is slightly larger than the female skunk. The weight of a skunk may range from 3 - 12 lbs. Where are striped skunks found? Striped skunks are found in a variety of habitats including rolling, weedy fields, fencerows, wooded ravines, and rocky outcrops. They will use abandoned burrows of woodchucks, red foxes and muskrats. The burrow is anywhere from 2 to 8 meters long and 1 meter underground ending in 1 - 3 spherical chambers lined with mixed leaves and grass. There may be 1 - 5 hidden entrances to the skunks burrow. What do striped skunks eat?

86. This Side Of 30 I envision myself as the waddling skunk, a target for the wild packs ofhuman predators. It s not nature I fear, it s my fellow human beings. http://www.metrotimes.com/news/columns/18/dc/04.html

Call of the wild Someone was out there. Desiree Cooper e-mail feedback This Side of 30 Archives A scream. Or was it? I looked at the clock; it was only 4 in the morning. I lie in the bed for a moment, wondering if the ghouls who often plunder my dreams were now waging a great battle for my soul outside my bedroom window. Then the scream came again no, it was more like the shrill yelp of a wild animal, that chilling mixture of pain and fear. Until that moment, the night had been one of those luscious fall evenings where a cracked window and a heavy blanket leave you no alternative but to sleep soundly. But with the scream, the blanket became heavier, the room colder and the air suddenly ... rancid. "What's that smell?" I whispered to my husband, convinced it was the sulfurous sign that the devil himself had come to visit us. As if to affirm my suspicions, a dog started barking excitedly on the street below. "I don't know," he said groggily, jumping up to investigate.

87. Living With Urban Wildlife: The Skunk Abundant food and shelter and the absence of natural predators haveallowed many wild animals to successfully adapt to urban life. http://www.cfhs.ca/Programs/HumaneEducation/GeneralPublic/UrbanWildlife/skunk_p1

Introduction The existence of wildlife in urban areas enriches our environment, bringing a little bit of nature to the bustle of the city. Abundant food and shelter and the absence of natural predators have allowed many wild animals to successfully adapt to urban life. We can hardly blame them for helping themselves to food that is readily accessible in garbage pails, gardens, composters and sheds. If there is ample food and a place to live, removing the resident animal will just create a vacant territory for another one to move into. Preventive measures have proven to be less costly and less stressful for both wildlife and the homeowner in the long term. Although human-wildlife conflicts can occur, a little understanding of the animals' characteristics and needs will help us take a humane approach leading to a peaceful coexistence. Humane treatment of an animal involves compassion and respect, precludes cruelty and avoids pain, suffering or injury. Wild animals should be treated with respect and understanding. Never corner or attempt to pick up any wild animal. They may bite when they feel threatened and they may have parasites or diseases that could be passed on to you or your pets. With a little understanding and patience, you will soon be enjoying the wild animals in your backyard! Introduction Skunk Characteristics Skunks and the Seasons Prevention Problem Solving ... In Conclusion This factsheet was made possible with the generous financial assistance of the

88. AgNIC Wildlife Damage Management predators such as coyotes and wolves to the smaller, urban animals such as skunksand raccoons. Coyotes, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, wild dogs, wolves and http://lib.colostate.edu/research/agnic/animals/carnivores.html

Home Animal Damage Carnivore Damage Carnivore Damage Carnivores involved in wildlife-human conflicts range from the well-known predators such as coyotes and wolves to the smaller, urban animals such as skunks and raccoons. Coyotes, foxes, bobcats, mountain lions, wild dogs, wolves and, to a lesser extent, bears are predators on poultry, sheep, goats, house cats, small dogs, exotic birds and game animals. The most common carnivorous predator in the United States is the coyote. Control of depredating coyotes remains one of the most contentious issues in wildlife damage management today. Foxes can cause significant losses for poultry producers. High mortality in pheasants, waterfowl and other game birds, especially upland game birds, can also be traced to red fox depredation. Bears are primarily scavengers. They will molest beehives and forage in some field crops such as corn and oats. Bears are also known to damage trees by feeding on the inner bark, and breaking limbs of orchard trees trying to reach fruit. Bears have been known to kill livestock. Minks, weasels

89. PHS/SPCA | Living With Local Wildlife Skunk spray will dissipate over time. understanding and acceptance of the naturalpatterns of animal life and respect and appreciation for wild animals. http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/resource/wild.html

Local Dog Parks Rental Housing for People with Pets Pet Friendly Accommodations How to Build a Dog Park in Your Community ... San Mateo County Animal Laws Living with Local Wildlife Living with Local Wildlife A common misconception is that setting a live trap, catching the raccoon, skunk or opossum and destroying it or relocating it will take care of the nuisance. However, before too long another raccoon, skunk or opossum will move into the area. If it was a good habitat for one, it's just as good for another. Urban wildlife enjoy the easy life we often unknowingly provide for them; they don't like a hostile environment. Taking steps to deter them will encourage them to move on. If you have questions or encounter specific problems, please contact our Wildlife Care Center at 650/340-7022, ext. 340 or skelly@peninsulahumanesociety.org We offer information on living with raccoons skunks squirrels , and opossums . You can also find additional products and information to deter wildlife on the internet by searching wildlife repellents Living with Raccoons Raccoons rarely exhibit a fear of people or civilization, since they are born and raised in our neighborhoods. They have replaced their former nesting places with attics, crawlspaces, hot tubs, decks, tool sheds and storm drains. Dog and cat water bowls, swimming pools and ponds have replaced water sources such as creeks and springs. Raccoons are nocturnal animals who roam their neighborhoods each night looking for food. They are opportunistic feeders, dining on insects, fruits, vegetables, acorns, seeds, fish and small mammals, as well as dog and cat food and garbage that is left out overnight.

90. Vernon Hills Police Department - Wild Animal Information Your goal outside should be to drive all wild animals away from the house. lawn hashad small areas dug up in scattered spots, you may have a skunk or raccoon http://www.vernonhills.org/police/newres/wild.htm

Village Government Government News Community Announcements Visit Vernon Hills ... Contact us Vernon Hills Police Department Protecting Your Home From Wild Animals Many people ask why more of these animals are being seen. One of the main reasons for this is the continuous expansion of commercial and residential developments. Most animals have a natural migration pattern. With the rise of construction in rural areas, migration routes and natural habitats are disturbed. These animals adapt themselves to their new surroundings, and start to search through our neighborhoods. While simple trapping and relocating of the animals seems like quick relief to the problem, it really is not. If you remove one animal that has staked out a territory, another will simply move in. This is why our department doesn't commonly issue traps. We believe that education is the way to solve the problem. First, look around the outside of your home. Look for any holes or openings near foundations and steps that small animals can crawl into. A hole the size of a tennis ball is ample size for most small mammals, even raccoons. Openings in porches and sheds or stacked woodpiles provide the ideal refuge for animals. Once inside, many animals nest and even raise offspring inside. Holes should be covered up and gaps should be repaired and sealed (but only AFTER the animal has been driven out.) When replacing fencing around patios or steps, remember to sink the boards at least 6 inches below the soil so that animals cannot dig underneath.

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