Is a Gopher a pest? They can be, but there are some really helpful things that they do… Check out the information below and see what you think. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more…

Avi fittingly names the Porcupine in his books Ereth. Can you see why below? Porcupines are a cool animal, just check it out: Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about them: Until next…

Are there beavers in the mountains? Well maybe, but this isn’t a beaver and he doesn’t live up in the mountains. Want to find out more? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here’s a few more facts about…

Even cooler than Pikachu, the American Pika is a resourceful animal and you’ll see why below! Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Check out one of the calls of the Whistling Hare here: Mount Rainier National Park. Here’s…

Prairie Dogs are a cultural landmark of the West. They have very interesting behaviors. What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! We can’t stop there. Here’s a few more facts…

Who is Johnny Chuck’s cousin? Haven’t you ever heard of a Hoary Marmot? What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! We can’t stop there. Here’s a few more facts about…

Woodchucks or groundhogs seem to be an animal with so many different names. Why is that?! What are some other questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! They seem to be quite the…

Spermophiles are also called Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrels. If you live somewhere in the Plains they may be a common occurrence, but maybe you haven’t seen one before. What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion…

Striped Chipmunks may be the cutest thing to see during the Spring, Summer, and Fall in northern Illinois. You can always hear them when walking in the woods. What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your…

Flying Squirrels are a secretive cousin of the other squirrels we have learned about. Did you know that Flying Squirrels actually exist? They aren’t a myth!What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with…