Fat Rats
If there is one thing NYC is known for, it’s that the big apple has a big rat problem. But that problem can be getting bigger, in both population, and size. It is no question that rats with more access to food, like those near a [...]
Evolution in Urban Life
Wild animals exist within even the densest of human civilizations. The urban jungle is swarming with life; and a lot of it isn’t bipedal. Raccoons, squirrels, rats, and other creatures co-exist with us in our cities and towns. But what does life on the mean streets [...]
Fearless Squirrels
In the wild, it's kill or be killed; eat or be eaten. But here, in the urban jungle, the call of the wild is replaced by the honking of horns. Squirrels seem to scurry away and hide when humans and dogs come close, because they are [...]
Coyotes in NYC
It may seem surprising, but there are predatory animals living within New York City. Many New Yorkers think that a deer populations and the occasional raccoon are the only things they have to worry about. But there are small populations of cootes living within the five [...]
Rabid Raccoon Captured in Clifton
On September 6th, a rabid raccoon was captured in Clifton, New Jersey after a local resident noticed the animal acting sickly. The raccoon was caught, and brought to the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services Public Health Laboratories for testing and treatment. Luckily, the [...]
Nocturnal Animals in the Fall
Autumn is approaching fast; and while the nights get longer, the nocturnal animals lurking outside will be more active. In the Fall, the extended nighttime affords raccoons, opossums, and other nocturnal animals more time to be up and around. During this time, they will scavenge for [...]
The Difference Between Gophers and Groundhogs
When there is a fuzzy little beast ripping up your lawn and tunneling through your garden, there are a number of different animals it can be. The four most common burrowing pests in the New York/New Jersey area are moles, voles, groundhogs, and gophers. Gophers and [...]
Don’t Feed the Pigeons
When it comes to living in New York City, pigeons are just something that we all have to deal with. From entire flocks walking on the sidewalk, to droppings all over the statues, we have all seen how much of a nuisance these [...]
Which Rat is That?
The two most common rat species in the Northern US, but especially New York City, are the Norway and Roof rats. Both can gain entry to your home easily, cause damage greatly, and carry a large host of diseases. Knowing what kind of rat infestation you [...]
Rat Pulls Garbage Bag Across NYC Sidewalk
Two years ago, a video of a rat carrying an entire slice of pizza in New York City went viral. Dubbed “Pizza Rat,” the video shows us just how tenacious these vermin can be, and how close they truly get to us in our everyday lives, [...]