Wildlife
Dallas is home to many different species of wild animals. Although none pose a significant threat to their human neighbors. These animals include armadillos, bats, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, opossums, skunks and others.
Tips to keeping a wild animal from taking up residence in your yard
or attic:
- Close all trash containers
- If you feed your pet outside remove any remaining food
before nightfall - Store compost in proper containers
- Keep weeds and grass cut short especially near fences or walls
- Ensure wood piles are stored in proper bins
- Ensure your roof and eaves are in good condition, even
small holes need to be covered. - Cap your chimney, and cover all vents with a commercial product or a wire mesh to keep animals from nesting
- Keep your garage doors closed in the evenings
Numbers and links to other wildlife sites and rehabilitators
| DFW Wildlife Coalition | 972-234-WILD (9453) |
| North Texas Wildlife Hotline | 940-566-6350 |
| Wildcare of North Texas | 817-237-8500 |
| Audubon Hotline | 972-480-5370 |
| Heard Wildlife Museum | 214-542-5566 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife | 800-792-1112 |
