Squirrels' seemingly erratic movements are actually sophisticated courtship rituals. Males chase females, testing endurance and coordination, not just speed. During mating seasons, vocalizations like ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous - though recorded instances of the rodents hunting and killing other live vertebrates are rare, ...

Baby squirrels may be adorable, but if you find one in your yard, don't just scoop it up to try to save it. Here's what to do ...

We all know squirrels love nuts, seeds and grains — filling their cheeks with the day's foraging. But a new study by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of California, Davis, ...

It's not unusual to see squirrels eating acorns or other nuts, or seeds; they are considered herbivores though they sometimes eat insects as well. But researchers now have evidence that when presented ...

Feeding squirrels in winter is a topic that sparks diverse opinions among gardeners and wildlife enthusiasts. On one hand, ...

A new study showed evidence for the first time of a species of California squirrel's "widespread" hunting of other rodents. The study focused on California ground squirrels at a park in Contra Costa ...

Like other wildlife, you can identify squirrels from a distance by their habitats and behavior.

Squirrels are abundant in the wild, though they have many predators, including the dreaded rattlesnake. But the small mammals ...

The incident shook nearby households and brought a quick handoff between county responders and state wildlife staff.