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The bushy-tailed woodrat, or packrat (Neotoma cinerea) is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae found in Canada and the United States. [2] Its natural habitats are boreal forests, temperate forests, dry savanna, temperate shrubland, and temperate grassland.
During the El Niño phase, the jet stream is located south through California, allowing for warmer temperatures and more heavy rains to occur, particularly in the southern portions of the state. During the La Niña phase, the jet stream is much further north, and therefore the far northern portions of California are wetter, while the southern ...
The Gunnison's prairie dogs go through two yearly periodic moults during spring and fall. In spring, the shedding begins from the head to the rear tail. The process is reversed in the winter, it starts from the tail and proceeds to head. [4] A distinguishing physical trait of the prairie dog is the placement of the eyes.
Pack rats build complex houses or dens made of twigs, cactus joints, and other materials. These contain several nest chambers, food caches, and debris piles. Dens are often built in small caves or rocky crevices, but when close by human habitations, woodrats will opportunistically move into the attics and walls of houses.
The short version of copperhead best practices include, according to local snake experts: Keep a sharp eye open for snakes while outside. Watch where you step (especially when wearing sandals or ...
The California kangaroo rat (Dipodomys californicus) is a species of rodent in the family Heteromyidae. [2] However, populations are declining, having not fully recovered after the drought in California from 2013 to 2015 destroyed their habitat ( the grasslands ) and changed it into desert .
Winter is finally here, and bears are getting ready to find a den to hibernate in over the next few months. In Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park, one bear was caught prepping for his long sleep ...
When the temperatures begin to drop, snakes go into a state called brumation.This event acts as a type of hibernation for cold-blooded animals. “Cold temperatures cause reptiles and amphibians ...