The California ground squirrel, aka Beechey ground squirrel, is a commonly seen species of squirrel found along the western United States and the Baja California Peninsula. They have also moved into Oregon, Washington, and
At first you might think of a kissing bug and say “ahh, they like to kiss you”. Uh… No. They actually bite you on or near your lips and drink your blood, while you sleep. Then they
The California king snake, as it’s name states, primarily lives in California. However, they can be found in Arizona, Utah, Nevada, and even in North Texas too. They can live in deserts,
The California island fox is a small fox that is endemic to 6 of the 8 Channel Islands of California. There are 6 subspecies, each unique to the island it lives on. Island foxes are the smallest known species of fox in the U.S.
After the European Limax cinereoniger, the California banana slug is the second largest slug in the world. Banana slugs are native to the redwood forests in the Pacific coast in North America
The California leaf-nosed bat is the only bat in North America with ears this large and leaf-like projections on their nose. Other North American bats have typical dimensions…
The beautiful San Francisco garter snake can be seen in the western parts of the San Francisco peninsula, around hillsides from the San Fran. city line on south to the Crystal Springs
Most people hear the word cockroaches and get a chill down their spine. There aren’t many people who appreciate nor can even stand the site of a cockroach. However, they are a very
Guadalupe fur seals are members of the “eared seal” family. They are found almost exclusively on Guadalupe Island, off the Pacific coast of Mexico, with a recent re-colonization
A bed bug is a tiny oval-shaped parasite that feeds on, preferably, human blood. However, they will also feed on pets too. These pests love to snuggle up to you in your bed, your carpet, and your couches. Once nightfall arrives, they come out in full force, looking for
