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How to Handle a Squirrel Bite
While it is not an especially frequent occurrence, a squirrel bite should be treated in the same fashion as most other small animal bite. Like most rodents, squirrels rarely are carriers of rabies, which is actually found more commonly in … Continue reading
Common Symptoms Resulting from Bee Stings
With over 25,000 species stretching across every continent except Antarctica, bees are one of the more common flying insects that most people will encounter. Although they usually will not employ their defenses unless provoked, a bee sting nevertheless can produce … Continue reading
The Many Bats of the World
The only mammal that is able to fly, the bat is also one of the most widespread and varied animals in the world. With around 1,200 different types living today, they represent the second largest order of mammals, only ranking … Continue reading
Profile of the Groundhog
Depending on where you live, you might not see many groundhogs aside from the one in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania who seems to appear each February 2nd. However, this animal—marmot monax, in binominal terms—is actually common throughout lowland areas of North America, … Continue reading
Side Effects of a Mouse Bite
While the risk of a mouse infestation can increase dramatically in a cluttered or unkempt area, having a picture perfect home or business does not automatically mean there is no chance of mice finding their way in. Uninvited mice arenot … Continue reading
All Different Types of Squirrels
Indigenous to continents besides Antarctica, the squirrel is a common animal in most of the world, known for their quick, acrobatic capabilities. Usually small in size with slender bodies, large eyes, and long, bushy tails, squirrels are also distinctive and … Continue reading