White-tail deer have scent glands in
several
places on their
legs and face, and between their hooves. They are able to mark trails
and
find each other from the scent left on branches and on the ground.
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Florida is also home to the Eastern Gray
Squirrel and the
Southern Flying Squirrel. Adult gray squirrels weigh about 3/4 of a
pound;
adult flyers weigh only two ounces.
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An owl can see a mouse from about one mile
away, and their
vision is imperative for their survival. Their feathers are specially
formed
to provide very quiet flight. A large great horned owl can weigh about
four pounds, whereas a screech owl might weigh only four ounces.
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Great horned owls, like "Shoshone," can
exert
500 pounds
of pressure per square inch with their feet and talons. That is more
owerful
than ever the bald eagle, a bird of prey that is 3 to 4 times larger
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The burrowing owl, of five species found in
Florida, has
a unique method of protecting its young. Because the owl lays its eggs
and cares for its babies when they are hatchlings in underground
burrows,
you might wonder how predators could be kept away. The burrowing owl
cleverly
"decorates" the apron (outer area) of its burrow with canine feces.
When
predators discover the scent of dogs in the burrow vicinity, they
quickly
leave the area. Wouldn't you?
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Here’s a tip from wildlife friend, Kay
Yonge:
You can help to provide a home to wildlife by leaving dead
trees on
your property if they are not in danger of falling and damaging
buildings,
etc. Brush piles also can provide a home for many ground dwelling
creatures. (At our Center, we have left dead trees standing and
have
several brush piles. Many different types of animals utilize them
as safe homes.
How would you like to check out how your congressman is voting
on environmental
issues? Just log on to the web site of the League of Conservation
Voters at www.lcv.org Then
email
or write your representative in Washington to give him/her your
feedback!
FIDO FOUND A SKUNK? Rolled in something that smells
awful?
Here is the neutralizing solution that will make life with stinky
livable
again.
MIX 1 QUART 3% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE,
1/4 CUP BAKING SODA,
AND 1 TEASPOON LIQUID SOAP (any mild dish detergent.)
Soak the dog with water and then work the solution
into a thick lather on the dog. Leave the lather on for
3 - 5 minutes and then rinse off.
CAUTION: Make certain you don't get
any
solution in the dogs eyes.
*Do not keep over.
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