There are about 50 species of flying squirrels ranging across most of North America down into Central America, and stretching from Southeast and Northern Asia into Siberia and Scandinavia.

Keep in mind there are three types of squirrels in the Sciuridae family: Tree squirrel: This is the largest squirrel out of ...

A furred membrane (patagium) extending between the wrists of the front feet and the ankles of the hind feet distinguish both species of flying squirrels inhabiting the Adirondacks. Flying squirrels ...

Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown.

It’s likely the most common squirrel species in the United States and Canada. No matter if you live in the city, suburbs or out in the boondocks, chances are you have gray squirrels running around.

Their lack of diversity could explain why they are slow to develop resistance to the squirrelpox virus. The post Study reveals why red squirrels are more vulnerable to disease appeared first on Talker ...

Groundhog Day is almost here and although we do not have groundhogs in the Treasure State we do have some close relatives like the marmot, ground squirrels and prairie dogs.

When was the last time you thanked a squirrel? On National Squirrel Appreciation Day, the nine different species of squirrels in Michigan are accepting praise from their cozy winter nests.