Squirrels belong to a diverse family of mammals that includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs, ...

Even if you live in a big city, you probably see wildlife on a regular basis. Namely, you’re sure to run into a lot of squirrels, even in the densest urban areas. And if you happen to live on a ...

January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day. It's also National Hug Day. Image courtesy of National Day Calendar. Therefore, as a society we must... It's awkward to hug someone you don't know, so here are ...

*Squirrels can see in color, though probably with a bit of an amber tint, like sunglasses. *There are more than two dozen species of tree squirrels in the world, eight of which live in the U.S., and ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s auditioning for Mission: Impossible? Yeah. Same. Squirrels are basically fluffy ...

SD: Yeah, so one urban study estimated gray squirrels retrieve about 85 percent of their cached nuts, or, you know, whatever ...

Squirrels are famously forgetful in popular culture, yet field studies show they can relocate roughly 85 percent of the nuts ...

Larry Weber mentioned flying squirrels in his Budgeteer column last week. It reminded me of an experience, almost a year ago, when Wildwoods received several young flying squirrels. I will just say ...

This time of year, Wildwoods volunteers are feeling the pressure of orphaned squirrel kits arriving by the dozens. These little ones require special formula. Don't try this at home, by the way. Cow's ...

Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...