Saturday, March 14, 2009

urban wildlife populations

Raccoons and skunks have adapted to urban life quite well and are thriving within many Ontario towns and cities with population density's as high as 94 racoon's per square km and as high as 12 skunks per square km being recorded in a study done in Scarborough with animal number's like this it's only a matter of time before there is a conflict with humans with most problem's stemming from wildlife taking refuge in peoples homes this is one reason it's important to wildlife proof your home and outbuildings and save hundred's of dollars in damage down the road

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