Researchers suggest fire-footed rope squirrels might be a "reservoir species" for mpox, capable of harboring and spreading the virus without becoming sick. Here, one is photographed in Kibale ...

Online creator Derrick Downey Jr. opens up to PEOPLE about how his friendship with neighborhood squirrels changed his life and gave him the nickname the 'Squirrel Whisperer' Courtesy of Derrick ...

What just happened here? Chances are your neighborhood squirrels are to blame. "Tree squirrels have the instinct to bury and cache food for later use," says Robert Pierce, PhD, associate professor and ...

Is it true that squirrels eat snakeskin? If so, why on earth would squirrels do this? It is true, but you might be surprised to learn that this is a defense mechanism. As researchers at the ...

Close-up of a cute South African ground squirrel nibbling on grass in its natural habitat. Photo by Frans van Heerden Squirrels are diverse, belonging to the Sciuridae family, which includes over 200 ...

“How do I keep squirrels from destroying my garden?” This is one question with a high search volume on Google. Squirrels, while undeniably adorable with their twitchy noses and fluffy tails, can turn ...

Squirrels love fruit trees not only for their sweet produce but also for the essential nutrients, seeds, and nuts. So how should you keep these critters out of your trees? The various solutions ...

By Lauren Leffer Certain species of ground squirrels hibernate underground without any food or water for up to eight months of the year. It’s a super-extreme survival strategy, enabled by a ...

Two kitchen items can help to protect your plant bulbs from sneaky squirrels as you wait for them to grow. Squirrels are notorious for digging up bulbs and having a nibble on your hard work.

Ground squirrels reproduce once a year and give birth in the spring. There are several kinds of kill traps or live-catch traps on the market. If a live-catch trap is used, you still have to dispose of ...