Answers About Animals
Coyotes are medium-sized canines found all over the US. While they generally grow between 20-45 pounds, each individual’s size varies widely, depending on gender and social status. But how significant are the differences between the male and female coyotes, and how does social status affect how big they are? Floofmania gets into it! How Big … Read more
Coyotes are intelligent animals who live a highly social life. These communicative canines live in packs of up to six adult coyotes where they work together to defend their territory, coordinate nightly hunts, and raise the pups of their alpha coyotes. Each member of the pack has their own role and must live according to their pack’s … Read more
Coyotes are beautiful canines that form deep, long-lasting connections with their mates. They enjoy a monogamous relationship with their partner and treat their pack as a family, protecting them, providing for them, and doing everything they can to keep each other safe as they raise one, cohesive unit. Mating season starts in December with many … Read more
Coyotes look like big, cute, fluffy dogs but don’t be fooled! They are fierce hunters who are not picky eaters. This makes them a source of constant annoyance and fear for families with small children and pets living near or near the forest. Thankfully, there are simple ways to repel coyotes. But why do coyotes … Read more
Hedgehogs are not just unusual in appearance! These nocturnal creatures are troublemakers in the critter community and people often say this exotic pet is expensive and high maintenance. But is that really the truth? Hedgehogs are solitary, low-maintenance pets that do not require much interaction from their owners. Even more, they are affordable! This makes them great … Read more
Within the past decade or so, hedgehogs have grown in popularity among animal lovers. Today, they are a rather common pet and are available from a variety of different sources including pet stores and dedicated hedgehog breeders. If you’ve been considering getting a hedgehog or have recently acquired one, you might be wondering how long … Read more
What do hedgehogs, bears, wood frogs, skunks, and bumblebees have in common? They all hibernate! Hedgehogs can be found worldwide, but those that live in colder regions respond to the change in temperature by hibernating. How do you know if a hedgehog is hibernating, how long they hibernate for, and if they wake up to … Read more
When it comes to confrontation, hedgehogs generally protect themselves by curling into a ball, making noises to warn off any threats, or running away. They rarely fight back against a predator, but male hedgehogs might fight over a mate or food sources. How Do Hedgehogs Protect Themselves? While fleeing is usually their first option, hedgehogs … Read more