Researchers Study How Squirrels Communicate

Robert Lishak, an associate professor in biological sciences who specializes in the study of animal behavior and acoustic behavior at Auburn University, is studying how squirrels communicate. He and his students analyzed acoustic signals that squirrels use to communicate with others of their species, as well as potential predators. The team used both model and…

Our Repair Work

Removing wild animals from your home is only half the battle. You also need to ensure they don’t return. We take great pride in the work we do on homes and offices after we have removed wild animals and prevent them from using their favorite entrance. Here are some before and after images showing how…

Playing Possum

Opossums are slow-moving animals that are vulnerable to predators, such as dogs, coyotes, and foxes. They generally try to avoid confrontations. An opossum that feels threatened may hiss and show its teeth to scare off a potential predator, but it may also “play dead,” or “play possum.” If an opossum is very afraid when it…

Do Squirrels Hibernate?

Many people believe that all squirrels hibernate during the winter because they are seldom seen. Ground squirrels hibernate during the winter, but tree squirrels, such as the common eastern gray squirrel, do not. Squirrels spend their entire lives in an area of just three to five acres. They spend their winters living in the same…