Rabies Detected in North Carolina

The skunk possibly infected some house pets A skunk that was shot and killed by a North Carolina resident was tested for rabies. The test came back positive. The man heard his puppies barking and saw that they were chasing a skunk around his yard. The man’s dogs...

North Carolina Wildlife Conservation Efforts

A new conservation center asking for help As human development continues to increase and grow outward, the need for human intervention in providing habitats for animals is also increasing. Increased development oftentimes means that many trees are being cut down to...

Wildlife in NC That Can Carry Rabies

A few cases already confirmed in 2020 A few counties in North Carolina have already confirmed cases of rabies at the start of 2020. In Gaston, a skunk tested positive for the virus after it got into an altercation with a German Shepard. The dog had already killed the...

Many Power Outages Caused By Squirrels

The not-so-fun and fun facts about North Carolina squirrels A power company in North Carolina has installed wildlife protection products to reduce the accessibility that critters, such as squirrels, have to power substations. This will hopefully reduce the amount of...

Venomous Snakes of North Carolina

Information you should know North Carolina is home to many varieties of snakes, some of which are venomous and pose a threat to humans. Six species are considered venomous in the state. Those include the copperhead, cottonmouth, timber rattlesnake, pigmy rattlesnake,...

Changes to North Carolina Laws to Protect Animals

After protests, town will not do annual “opossum drop” After nearly 30 years, a North Carolina town will no longer conduct their “opossum drop” on New Years Eve. Mayor James Reid of Andrews, North Carolina announced that the tradition will end...