Do Snails Hibernate?

Do Snails Hibernate?

Hibernation is an animal’s physiological response to adverse environmental conditions, usually cold weather, that allows them to survive long periods of time without food or water. Snails can go without food and water for up to three months, but do they hibernate?  Let’s take a closer look at this incredible ability and see how they…

What Frightens Squirrels?

What Frightens Squirrels?

Squirrels are easily frightened and can be scared off with certain noises or movements that humans are unaware of.  You can use these methods to frighten them if they’re being pests around your house, or you can simply observe what frightens them to learn more about their behavior. Continue reading to learn more about what…

What Do Caterpillars Hate?
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What Do Caterpillars Hate?

What Do Caterpillars Hate? Caterpillars are the larval form of certain kinds of butterflies and moths, belonging to the insect order Lepidoptera (the insect order that also contains moths).  These caterpillars are known for their ability to turn into beautiful insects and butterflies with ease, but most people don’t know about the amazing transformation these…

What Eats Snails?

What Eats Snails?

What Eats Snails? A food web consists of the feeding relationships that exist among organisms in an ecosystem, such as plants, herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores.  In a food web, every organism occupies one or more trophic levels (also called trophic hierarchies).  Some organisms are themselves, producers, meaning they make their own food, while others are…