We think of squirrels as adorably harmless creatures, admiring their bushy tails and twitchy little noses and the way they cram their cheeks with nuts or seeds to bring back to their nests for later.

Flesh-eating squirrels which hunt down and devour voles have been spotted for the first time in the wild. Until now, squirrels were thought to be primarily vegetarian, cramming their cheeks full of ...

For most people, seeing an injured animal in the wild is part of nature's course. Few people take it upon themselves to ...

Odds are high you’ve seen a squirrel scampering along a power line like a tiny acrobat; its tail waving, little feet gripping, body bobbing.. This sight is so ubiquitous you likely don’t even stop to ...

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...

The Richardson's ground squirrel weighs less than a pound, is about a foot long and is native to the northern Plains. The little creature is also a ferocious tunneler, and it's exasperating the people ...

Sightings of squirrels with sores and tumors have sparked concern among users on social media in recent years, with more disturbing-looking squirrels spotted across the U.S. and Canada in recent ...

CHELSEA – Political satire meets allegory in Apollinaire Theatre Company’s production of “The Squirrels.” Neither emerges intact from the encounter. Written by Robert Askins and directed at Chelsea ...

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The Richardson’s ground squirrel weighs less than a pound, is about a foot long and is native to the northern Plains. The little creature also is a ferocious tunneler, and it’s ...

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A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

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