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At Humane World for Animals, we believe that knowledge is the key to better lives for pets, wildlife and the people who care for them. Our expert-curated Animal Care Resources library provides trusted, science-backed guidance on pet adoption, health, behavior, and humane solutions for coexisting with wildlife.

We've compiled these resources to help you make informed, compassionate decisions—whether you’re welcoming a new pet, navigating behavior challenges or seeking humane ways to manage wildlife conflicts.

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Side profile of a coyote
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
What to do about coyotes

If you spot a coyote in your neighborhood, relax: Most coyotes avoid people. “Seeing a coyote out during the day is not a...

Illustration of a man carrying a dead coyote among other participants of a wildlife killing contest
Facts about wildlife killing contests

WARNING: This page contains graphic content. What are wildlife killing contests? While contests like dogfighting and...

Wild turkey in the woods
Humane wildlife management
What to do about wild turkeys

Too many turkeys in your yard or garden? Find easy, effective and humane ways to move them along off your property.

There are many solutions for humanely removing starlings, a bird that is invasive in the US
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
What to do about starlings

Starlings are cavity-nesting birds and will use attics, vents, and ducts in homes to build nests for their eggs and to raise their young.

Gray squirrel eating in a tree
Humane wildlife management
What to do about squirrels

Squirrels are smart and athletic, which might make them an annoyance. Here’s how to handle squirrel conflicts with kindness when they get in your house.

Sparrow on a fence post
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
What to do about sparrows

Of all sparrows, the non-native house sparrow is most often in conflict with humans because the birds are so good at adapting to our buildings and nesting in crevices.

snake
Humane wildlife management
What to do about snakes

Most snakes are not a threat to either people or pets, so identify the troublemakers to learn what to do if you find any in your yard or home and need to humanely remove them.

Three skunks on a porch
Humane backyards Humane wildlife management
What to do about skunks and how to keep them from pets

Learn how to live near and deal with this gentle species when they enter your yard or garage.

The best way to get rid of rats is by making your home less attractive to them
Humane wildlife management
What to do about rats living in walls or yards

Distinguish rats from mice and find how to evict these clever animals from your home, yard, or chicken coop. They can carry diseases, but that doesn’t mean they deserve cruelty.

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