SKEDADDLE BLOG

Many people find the sounds and sites of nature relaxing. Sitting on a back porch listening to the birds chirping as squirrels and rabbits scamper through your yard is the definition of serene. Unfortunately, not all wildlife interactions are so peaceful and welcome. While people tend to love nature at a distance, they prefer it… Continue reading

Spring is here, and life is bursting all around. Animals of all sorts are giving birth to the next generation of their species, raccoons among them. As cute and cuddly as the adults look, their little ones are even more adorable. Once they are old enough to learn to forage, they may be seen out… Continue reading

Spring is a welcome time of year here. The days start getting longer, snowfall becomes more infrequent and the mercury begins to make its slow climb up the thermometer. It is the time when everything begins to thaw out and life starts moving again. Animals, including raccoons, that spend much of the cold months snug… Continue reading

Many animals have a specific mating season. Bears tend to mate over the summer, for instance. Skunks and other small mammals typically prefer to mate during spring.  Raccoons, a common pest, start mating in January. This date is important because raccoons often seek shelter during this season. Their search can lead them to particular areas… Continue reading

Raccoons are highly adaptable and resilient. Their intelligence serves them well in almost any setting, so they thrive in dense urban environments just as easily as a thick forest. These trash pandas can also do some substantial damage to your home if they decide to take up residence. Under British Columbia’s Wildlife Act, it is… Continue reading