City Wildlife Parks

Skunks-Toronto Urban Wildlife

Skunks are another common animal that is encountered in cities in North America primarily the northern US and southern Canada. Skunks are considered a pest by some because they dwell in near cities. Skunks are very curious by nature. They like to explore areas in cities at night. Skunks are not aggressive at all. Nevertheless, the do damage to lawns…

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Urban Wildlife

City Raccoons-Love Them or Hate Them

Raccoons are capable of making many different kinds of noises including purrs, whimpers, snarls, growls, hisses, screams, and whinnies. In terms of physical appearance their toes are very flexible and that is why raccoons are very good at grabbing things with their front feet. This is the reason they can hold on to things. Raccoons are very good at climbing…

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Urban Wildlife

Raccoons-Toronto Urban Wildlife

Raccoons usually live on their own in other words live solitary lives. Sometimes raccoons live in groups where males and females raise their young. This usually occurs in dens during the winter months. Raccoons eat a lot and are sometimes capable of gaining a lot of fat. In some cases half their body mass is fat. This happens in northern…

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Urban Wildlife

Skunks-Our Smelly Friends

In most part due to the nasty scent they leave behind, skunks are misunderstood but beautiful animals. Some people even keep then as pets. Skunks really enjoy being able to take care of the little ones until they are old enough to be on their own in the wild. These mammals are an important part of our environment and most…

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