About. The giant house spider is the larger cousin of the House spider (Tegenaria domestica), and can be found living behind the fireplace, under the sofa, or in the bath. Giant house spiders are particularly prevalent in the autumn when the males are out looking for females. Where do most house spiders live? Common house …
Wolves were extirpated from New Hampshire in the early 1800’s. Currently, the closest population of eastern wolves exists in Quebec, north of the St. Lawrence River. Are there any wolves in New England? By the mid-1800s, wolves were eliminated in northern Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. By 1900, they were gone from the Adirondacks. Although …
People often inadvertently lure bears into their landscapes with food ? or just the scent of food. Garbage cans, compost piles, birdfeeders, barbecue grills, campfires and pet food dishes are irresistible to hungry bears, and once a bear finds a food source it will return again and again, looking for more food. What attracts a …
Whilst spiders in the UK are not overly dangerous or aggressive to humans, there are a few that may bite you if they’ve been provoked. Most spiders prefer to live outside, in gardens, sheds or garages, but some may make their way into your home and take up residence. Are UK house spiders aggressive? These …
A dog’s bark can scare away a bear, but if chased a bear will often turn on the dog and chase it back to the dog walker. Are bears afraid of dogs barking? But to the bear, your dog’s motivation doesn’t matter. A barking, lunging, snapping or chasing dog is seen as a threat. It’s …
Bears have an insatiable appetite and an amazing sense of smell, and they consider anything with a scent to be “food.” This can include canned goods, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests, sunscreen, bug repellant, fuel, items used for preparing or eating meals, etc. What smell are bears most attracted to? Bears are …
Spider bites are quite rare, so there is generally no cause for concern if you see spiders in your home. Of the 650 species of spider found in the UK only about 12 species have been recorded as being able to bite us and these are larger spiders. Will a house spider bite you? The …
Spider bites are quite rare, so there is generally no cause for concern if you see spiders in your home. Of the 650 species of spider found in the UK only about 12 species have been recorded as being able to bite us and these are larger spiders. Are UK spiders friendly? The bottom line …
Scotland. Across Scotland, where 70% of the UK’s gin is produced, gin distilleries are drawing on whisky production to create unique recipes. Where is gin produced in the UK? Counties Cork, Kerry, Louth and Kilkenny each boast their own exciting distillery complete with tour. Blacks Brewery and Distillery, Co. Cork, produces superb small batch gin …
The islands of Scotland offer an impressive 11 opportunities to tour fantastic local distilleries. Options include the Bruichladdich Distillery – producers of popular gin “The Botanist” and based in the distillers’ paradise, Islay. Where is most gin made in the UK? ScotlandAcross Scotland, where 70% of the UK’s gin is produced, gin distilleries are drawing …
