Tag: Animals
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Do Foxes Attack Humans?
The quick and wily fox. You might not see such an adorable ball of orange fluff as much of a treat, but foxes are indeed wild animals. If you randomly come across a fox while walking around your yard at night, you might wonder, “Do foxes attack humans?” Should you be worried about yourself, your…
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Why are Foxes Orange?
So, why are foxes orange? The simplest answer is… For camouflage. The slightly longer answer is due to the following. The color of a fox’s coat is due to its pigment called melanin. Melanin is brown in nature and is non-refractile, meaning it doesn’t refract light. As a fox’s fur grows the melanin is dispersed…
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What is a sheep house called?
So there are several names for sheep housing and depending on who you ask they will give you a different answer. Some people will even rant at you why it is called one thing and not another. So, what is a sheep house called? Well read on and we will give you all the answers!…
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Best Clippers for Angora Rabbits
You may have heard from other rabbit owners that you don’t need to worry about trimming a rabbit’s fur. But that rule only applies to short-haired rabbits. When you have a long-haired rabbit breed, like an Angora, that grows wool, you absolutely cannot let their hair get overly long. Too much wool could end in…
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What is a baby fox called?
A baby fox is known under several names the most popular being cubs, kits, or pups. Once more mature these baby foxes will become either Vixen’s if female or dogs, reynards or tods if male. There may be other regional names for baby foxes but these three are the most common. When pregnant Female foxes…
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How to stop foxes pooping in your garden
Foxes around your household, gardens, or yards are becoming more of a common issue, affecting both rural and urban areas. For some people, the presence of foxes is not an issue, but for others, it can be a real nuisance. Foxes have been known to: Get into trash and dustbins creating a mess Damage fencing…
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Are Foxes More Like Cats or Dogs?
One glance at a fox, and you might think it’s a furry dog or oversized house cat. At second glance, you might see something else entirely. No wonder the cunning fox is also known as a trickster in some cultures. Because foxes have characteristics and quirks that could go either way, it’s rather fair to…
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Best Watering Trough Heater for Horses and Stock
“Breaking up ice in the horse water tanks is great!” said no one ever. Trying to keep water in troughs from freezing over during the winter often feels like hammering jelly to a tree, and no one wants to be subjected to dealing with ice in frigid weather. Well, there is some good news for…
