How do we minimize the death and destruction of cute woodland creatures while have a couple of pine trees cut down? [more inside]
posted by Zoyashka on Sep 28, 2009 - 7 answers

What is this strange larvae in the puddle outside my dorm? [more inside]
posted by internet!Hannah on Sep 20, 2009 - 9 answers

I need the cutest seagull picture ever. [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 on Jul 24, 2009 - 20 answers

FoxFilter: Should I let the fox(s) living under our front porch stay, or get 'em evicted? [more inside]
posted by ecorrocio on Jun 26, 2009 - 20 answers

One of our resident robins has a broken leg. He can still fly, and appears to be taking care of his baby. I was wondering-- if his leg heals, can this robin make it on its own? [more inside]
posted by nax on Jun 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Does anyone have experience with repelling geese from public property? [more inside]
posted by Danf on Apr 3, 2009 - 21 answers

I am trying to find vintage/retro images from old childrens' books and other sources for my wedding invitations and save the date cards. Specifically I am interested in bunnies, deer or anything wilderness related and children with butterfly nets. [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Feb 10, 2009 - 18 answers

For getting shots of far-away animals, is it better to have a 9MP camera with a 10X zoom or a 14MP camera with a 5X zoom? [more inside]
posted by bchaplin on Dec 9, 2008 - 10 answers

I have a son, almost 12, and a daughter, 9, and have been thinking about getting them involved in more outdoor activities. They're home-schooled, so they do get the opportunity to get out and play in the yard and with a few other kids in the neighborhood, but I'd like them to be introduced to a wider range of activities that outdoors-type groups like the scouts might provide (and not being an outdoorsy-type myself, might be able to better instruct in), but I'm put off by both the nationalistic and religious overtones that seem to pervade the Scout oaths. I'd prefer something with more of a global/wildlife focus. [more inside]
posted by mboszko on Nov 2, 2008 - 33 answers

Midnight activities for a 4-year-old that he wouldn't get a chance to do during the day? My son is having an EEG tomorrow during the day. They want him sleep-deprived so he'll sleep without sedation. I'm supposed to get him up for the day at 3:30 am. He's not a morning person at all, so to keep him awake I'm looking for exciting things to do/observe/etc. that wouldn't be possible during his normal waking hours. We're in the east end of Toronto near the Don Valley, so both big-city and nature/wildlife type activities may be possibilities.
posted by winston on Sep 21, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm on honeymoon in Quebec right now, and my new wife really wants to see a beaver in the wild. What's a good place to see some (either on our own, or ideally, with a guide) in areas that I'll be in? We've got a car, so are pretty flexible, we just need a tip off! Details of our specific location follow... [more inside]
posted by ascullion on Aug 4, 2008 - 13 answers

We love watching wild birds coming to eat the seeds we put out in our garden but we're always just invaded by boring pigeons that hoover up the lot. How can we encourage more smaller, more interesting birds and discourage what our children call the "big fat pig-o pigeons"? [more inside]
posted by monster max on Jun 29, 2008 - 13 answers

There's a juvenile raccoon stuck in the storm drain in front of our house. How do I get it out? [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian on Jun 28, 2008 - 12 answers

I work in a pretty large office building, and while walking the bi-level lobby floors I always hear trapped birds chirping and see them hopping around... [more inside]
posted by BlackStrapMolasses on May 23, 2008 - 1 answer

What long-term effects did the Second World War have on Europe's wildlife and environment? [more inside]
posted by mdonley on Feb 10, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm taking a road trip through the southwest, and I'd like to see places with an interesting backstory or that show you "behind the scenes." I'm interested in places with political, economic, environmental, or industrial significance. Can you recommend some? [more inside]
posted by salvia on Sep 30, 2007 - 9 answers

What can I do, from the big changes on down to the minutae, to make a difference? I want a more environmentally conscious lifestyle! [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Jun 13, 2007 - 33 answers

Will squirrel spit kill me? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia on Jan 20, 2007 - 27 answers

Where can I find prints of Edo-period wildlife illustrations like these? [more inside]
posted by sonofslim on Jan 10, 2007 - 6 answers

What are some good organizations from which to adopt an endangered animal? [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess on Dec 12, 2006 - 6 answers

I want to work with animals, specifically, big cats. I currently work in IT. Is it too late to get my dream job? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi on May 31, 2006 - 14 answers

What are the most important animals for your region of the country? [more inside]
posted by salvia on May 1, 2006 - 27 answers

Need advice on Canon SLR Lenses [more inside]
posted by arabelladragon on Apr 20, 2006 - 15 answers

We have a family of turkeys that has lived in our neighborhood for the past three years. They are active summer through early fall and then are not seen until next year. They leave no tracks in the snow during the winter. The full family of twelve walked through our backyard yesterday. The are much bigger than they were last fall, obviously well fed, and we can now distinguish sexes in the family. How do turkeys in New England survive winter? How long does a turkey family stay together. Do flocks contain more than one family? What is a good source of information on wild turkeys as a social unit?
posted by Raybun on Mar 15, 2006 - 9 answers

Re: binoculars. What do I look for and what is the best for my money? We are hiking/mountaineering with kids. [more inside]
posted by snsranch on Jan 30, 2006 - 9 answers

What was the name of the kids' programme, possibly Canadian, that had a boy and his dad driving into the wilderness as its title sequence? [more inside]
posted by scruss on Aug 13, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm would like to help support vanishing wildlife and ecosystems - I am already a sierra club and NRDC member, but I would like to do some more localized giving perhaps to the gorilla fund, or jane goodall ... [more inside]
posted by specialk420 on Jun 9, 2005 - 6 answers

Raccoon in a dumpster. Girlfriend's place of employment has raccoons caught in the dumpster like clockwork every Friday (pickup is Thursday night and no amount of effort will get the company to latch it.) She usually puts a board in and lets them climb out at their leisure. One has been sleeping in the corner all day and won't move even when prodded. Is he just being nocturnal, or does he need medical attention? (Animal control hasn't returned her call and she's worried for him).
posted by Mayor Curley on Dec 3, 2004 - 17 answers

Is it legal to have a groundhog as a pet in Massachusetts? Anyone out there ever have a pet groundhog? They're so cute.
posted by rxrfrx on Nov 5, 2004 - 16 answers