There’s more to the average squirrel than meets the eye, and their foraging habits prove it. If you’ve ever watched a squirrel for long enough, you’ve likely witnessed them bury their treasured food ...

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 ...

January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! The holiday was started in 2001 by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove, hoping to nudge people toward kinder, more curious attitudes about these ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Sonja Wild, UC Davis Ground squirrels usually eat seeds and nuts, but in a park in ...

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, ...

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 ...

Quick Take 1968 legislation mandated the Eastern Gray Squirrel as the official game species to preserve frontier history. The foraging behaviors of Sciurus carolinensis aid in Kentucky’s hardwood ...

Gardening should feel relaxing, but that calm evaporates the moment you spot tiny craters scattered across your carefully ...