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Explore the animals that share our outdoor spaces. Browse stories and guides about wildlife encounters, habitats and ways to observe nature thoughtfully.
Eastern spotted skunks are agile climbers, while striped skunks more often dig. A brick wall has no reliable skunk-proof height: check the species, wall surface and routes around or beneath it.
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Moose can feed and travel in rain. A Minnesota study found more activity during precipitation in spring and summer, but rain alone cannot predict a sighting.
3 min read
A female protecting young or males competing during mating season may fight in a tree. Learn what a brief sighting can reveal and how to respond safely in the US.
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