How Many Bird Species Are Found in Texas?
Texas has one of the highest bird species counts in the U.S. As of now, there are 677 documented species recorded in the state. That number comes from official counts…
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Can Birds Smell? Facts About Avian Senses
Most people think birds can’t smell anything at all. This widespread belief has persisted for decades, but it’s actually wrong. Birds do have a sense of smell, though it varies…
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How Long Do Birds Live: Average Bird Life Expectancy
Birds can live way longer than most people realize. Some wild birds survive only a few years, sure, but others like the Laysan albatross might outlive your grandparents. Here’s the…
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Using the 5-7-9 Rule to Keep Squirrels Off Your Feeders
If you hang a bird feeder anywhere near trees in Houston, you’ve probably had a squirrel help itself before breakfast. Doesn’t matter if it’s seeds, suet, or fruit—squirrels will find…
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What Do Squirrels Eat? The Squirrel Diet Explained
Squirrels are some of the hungriest little critters we’ve ever encountered in our years of wildlife management. These busy foragers will try just about anything they can get their paws…
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How Long Do Squirrels Live?
Squirrels typically live between 6 to 12 years in the wild, though their actual lifespan varies significantly based on species and environment. The most common backyard visitor, the Eastern gray…
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Are Mice and Rats Secondary Consumers?
We’ve spent countless hours studying rodent behavior during our wildlife removal work, and one question keeps coming up: where exactly do mice and rats fit in the food chain? The…
