Here are 15 incredible facts about squirrels that prove they’re more mysterious and complex than you might think. Squirrels ...

The California ground squirrel seems innocent. A familiar sight to hikers, the plump rodent can often be seen contentedly chewing on grasses, seeds and berries. But according to recently published ...

Using a variety of techniques, the researchers realized that two subspecies of squirrels from Southeast Asia were actually unique species in their own right Jack Tamisiea In many urban environments, ...

Every autumn, tree squirrels quietly pull off one of the most impressive logistical feats in the animal world, hiding ...

EXCITING NEWS OUT OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM. RESEARCHERS HAVE IDENTIFIED A NEW SQUIRREL SPECIES, AND ONE OF THOSE RESEARCHERS IS BASED HERE IN THE TRIAD. OUR KELLI KENDALL SPOKE WITH HIM ABOUT HOW HIS ...

Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous — though recorded instances of the rodents hunting and killing other live vertebrates are rare, with few species ...

Few wild animals enjoy living in cities and suburbs as much as squirrels. Wherever a few trees grow, they are there. Especially near bird feeders. We find winter to be the best season to enjoy ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — In 2001, a wildlife rehabilitator named Christy Hargrove decided squirrels deserved a little respect. So she founded National Squirrel Appreciation Day, which takes place ...

Researchers at UNC Greensboro have identified a new species of squirrel in the western part of the U.S. The Snake River Plains Ground Squirrel is native to Idaho near public land. The research ...

The Western gray squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in the state. It’s being threatened by wildfires and habitat fragmentation. Courtesy of Jennifer Becar with the Washington Department of Fish and ...