Did you know there are nearly 300 species of squirrels (Sciuridae) worldwide? They vary in size, fur color, lifestyle, and ...

California ground squirrels (Otospermophilus beecheyi) might look like your run of the mill bushy-tailed rodent. But these squirrels are anything but ordinary. For the first time, they have been ...

LOS ANGELES – A UC Davis study showed a nutty novel behavior in California squirrels: They’re hunting like carnivores, taking down and then consuming other, smaller rodents. As part of an ongoing ...

Planting bulbs is one of the most satisfying annual gardening jobs, but it can quickly become frustrating when garden pests dig them up before they have even had a chance to grow. Fortunately, there ...

Scientists have for the first time ever found “shocking” evidence of carnivorous behaviour in squirrels — hunting and eating voles in California. Ground squirrels are often seen stuffing their cheeks ...

Squirrels are cute—but they're also destructive in your yard. Among the many things they'll destroy are your precious spring ...

Researchers said in a new study that they were stunned to witness California ground squirrels, who mostly eat nuts and seeds, hunting and eating voles. First, the predators ripped off the rodents’ ...

You might not normally think of squirrels as beautiful. They are usually grey or brown, and they are rodents, after all. But that’s because you likely haven’t seen the Malabar giant squirrel, also ...

DE PERE, Wis. (WLUK) -- Squirrels, mice and rabbits are close to earning spots on Santa's naughty list this holiday season. The critters are bringing new meaning to the idea of a Grinch. Abby Cosner ...

Nick Boulanger’s trouble began about two years ago, when he looked out his home office window during a work meeting and saw a flash of orange-brown fur skitter past. The quick critter was carrying a ...