Whit Gibbons, Herpetologist and Author
GRAY SQUIRRELS COMPETE WITH POSSUMS AND MONKEYS Squirrels and possums apparently think being king of the road means piling up the most roadkills for your species. Although possums ordinarily win the I-got-hit-by-a-big-truck award, squirrels seem to be trying to break … Continued
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH WILDLIFE INVADERS IN YOUR YARD? I have been asked many times how to deal with wildlife that make our backyards their homes. Many people look on deer, raccoons and armadillos as unwelcome visitors. Squirrels, possums … Continued
WILDLIFE COLORS CAN BE FASCINATING Color, which plays an important role in the lives of some plants and animals, frequently tells an environmental story and offers us opportunities to ponder the ecology and behavior of wildlife. Camouflage is common among … Continued
STARLINGS ARE UNPOPULAR INVADERS Great efforts have been made to curtail the introduction of exotic species into the wild. One reason is because some become too successful, threatening the well-being of native species. Many plants and animals introduced into the … Continued