Do grizzly bears really hibernate? The answer's complicated

If you're talking to a scientist, try not to use the words "bear" and "hibernate" in the same sentence.It's common knowledge ...

After years of uptick, Mount Graham red squirrel numbers hold steady

Wildlife agencies counted 232 squirrels on Mount Graham, about the same as a year ago, which is good news during a drought.

From squirrels to raccoons, many Memphis power outages have animal causes

Animal interference is one of the top three causes of power outages for Memphis, Light, Gas and Water customers.

Should You Feed Squirrels in Winter?

Not only local birds appreciate support in winter. Squirrels also enjoy the treats provided in gardens. myHOMEBOOK explains ...

15 fun facts about squirrels that make them weirdly lovable

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s ...
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With ‘squirrelnapping,’ Concordia College team hopes to revitalize Richardson’s ground squirrel numbers

MOORHEAD — How does a group of Concordia College researchers plan to help revitalize a rare, fuzzy species in Minnesota? With a little “squirrelnapping.” The small, furry abductions are for a good ...
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Why I Stopped Feeding Squirrels—and Why You Should Too

In junior high school, I spent a summer taking supplemental classes at Sacramento State University. My parents sent me with plenty of snacks to get through the day, including trail mix. The campus ...