• Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week was created by the Institute of Animals and Society to highlight the connection between humans and animals and to promote a more positive attitude towards the well-being of animals.

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  • Not only is October a month full of Fall fun, but it is also a time to appreciate one of nature’s most misunderstood animals–the bat.

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  • October 1, 2022, is National Raccoon Day, a time to acknowledge the role raccoons play in our environment.

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  • Squirrels, unlike most wildlife, are not shy. This causes them to be extremely adaptable to many environments.

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  • Alabama is home to more than forty species of snakes. Although snakes can be frightening to cross paths with, not all of them pose a threat to humans.

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  • There are many snakes––approximately forty species––that call Sweet Home Alabama “home.”

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