Some see squirrels as adorable, bushy-tailed creatures that run in circles around tree trunks before they finally race up ...

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 ...

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. Hiker killed in suspected mountain lion ...

Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behaviour and habitat use of urban wildlife, however, in some situations urban grey squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our ...

LOS ANGELES – A UC Davis study showed a nutty novel behavior in California squirrels: They’re hunting like carnivores, taking down and then consuming other, smaller rodents. As part of an ongoing ...

First, the predators ripped off the rodents’ heads. Then they dug their teeth into their prey’s torsos, feasting on meat, organs and cartilage. The predators? Squirrels, the populous mammals who have ...

Scientific investigations before and during the COVID-19 lockdown in Berlin in 2020 show that urban red squirrels are extremely flexible in adjusting their diurnal activities to the presence of humans ...

For many years, squirrels have been viewed as a nuisance. They scavenge gardens, steal seeds from bird feeders, and sometimes find their way into houses. Despite their mischievous nature, the fact is ...

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

There are many intriguing facts about squirrels—some of which you likely have never even heard before. Squirrels are far more than just those cute creatures who wreak havoc in your garden or cause ...