With their prominent “bandit” masks, furry ringed tails, and stout bodies with a waddling walk, raccoons are easy to spot. These mammals are found across North America, residing in every kind of ...

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GCSPD has received four calls in the last two weeks for raccoons with distemper, a contagious virus that can be dangerous for unvaccinated dogs.

Gulls are often seen as intruders in our daily lives. But researchers are discovering what really motivates them—and ...

Chickens are the universal symbol of urban homesteading. Instagrammers pose with one tucked under an arm as a self-sufficiency flex. But what if I told you raising backyard chickens in Portland is a ...

Last week, we began our journey in spring lawn rejuvenation, and as promised, I will continue down that lush green pathway this week. I mentioned controlling moss and weeds, applying lime as a pH ...

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Taking these precautions might help you sleep better at night.