In a first of its kind study, researchers have identified significant differences between the diversity of gut bacteria in gray squirrels compared to red squirrels which could hold the key to further ...

Squirrels are among some of the more controversial forms of wildlife around. While some despise the damage they can do to their gardens, others might find them to be a welcome presence in their yards.

How human activities negatively affect urban red squirrels' problem-solving skills and potentially their chances of thriving is revealed in newly published research from the universities of Chester ...

When the seasons change and the weather gets cooler, squirrels seem to act more odd than usual — much like the ones in this video. These squirrels seem frantic as they return to the pile of nuts, ...

In the rolling green hills of California’s Briones Regional Park, not far from the urban bustle of Oakland and Berkeley, the squirrels are not what they seem. Instead of simply stuffing their cheeks ...

It's not unusual to see squirrels eating acorns or other nuts, or seeds; they are considered herbivores though they sometimes eat insects as well. But researchers now have evidence that when presented ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- 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, ...

Have you ever wished you could make friends with the squirrels that visit your yard every day? If so, you aren’t alone. Those chittering little animals look cute, and with their high-energy antics, ...