The Arctic Hare (Lepus arcticus) was once considered a subspecies of the Mountain Hare; however it is now known to be its own species of hare. The Arctic Hare is highly adapted to colder climates and thrives in the polar and mountainous regions of the northern hemisphere with smaller ears ...
We had seen the evidence on our flight – signs of landslides and avalanches in random places on otherwise pristine green mountain slopes. Five years after, I still remember the pride I felt when I saw four American V-22 Ospreys land at Kathmandu’s airport. The international community was ...
White pine seeds are favored by black bears, rabbits, red squirrels, and many birds, especially red crossbills. While potentially damaging to the trees, the bark is eaten by mammals such as beavers, snowshoe hares, porcupines, rabbits and mice. White pines provide nesting sites as well for ma...
The rabbit, one of 77 species of rabbits and hares (source), was introduced to regions as far afield as the Americas and Australia. Due to the damage the species can cause to crops, it came to be considered a pest in many areas in which it had been introduced. One method of controll...
they will emit a warning if a predator is seen. This warning is in the form of a high pitched whistle, which travels far, and is detected by other pika’s excellent hearing. They live mostly in very rocky mountainsides, and use the existing layout to build shelters, but many times if...
In the wild, fox cubs can fall prey to eagles. Coyotes, gray wolves, bears and mountain lions are all predators for adult foxes. Foxes have excellent hearing. They can hear low-frequency sounds and rodents digging underground. Additional resources ...
The Northern Goshawk is North America's largest Accipiter (about the same size as a Red-tailed Hawk). Goshawks breed in North America from the forested areas of the Northern U.S. and most of Canada, and South into Arizona and New Mexico in forested mountain areas.As...
There were at least 40 other observers at a Hawk Mountain (migration observation site) that witnessed the event that day.Red-tailed Hawk Nest: Usually 28 - 30 inches in wide, with an inner cavity of 14 - 15 inches diameter and 4 - 5 inches deep. The nest is made of sticks and ...
This handsome strong-bodied dog was developed strictly for utility, but because of its good temperament, also makes a good companion dog. It is used for hunting foxes and hares, sometimes in company with larger hounds. When the larger dogs are unable to penetrate the brambles, the Artesian ...