Once leaves drop in the fall, spotting nests in deciduous trees is easy. But birds likely didn’t build every structure you see: North American tree squirrels also construct treetop nests, called dreys ...

If the above setups don’t work for you—maybe you’re in an apartment and can only feed birds on a fire escape or with a window feeder—you can at least discourage squirrels by offering safflower seed.

Feeding squirrels might seem kind, but it can cause dependence, spread disease, and create conflicts with people and pets.

Dove and deer hunters are active this weekend, but squirrel hunters are feeling frisky, too. Squirrel season started May 15 and will run uninterrupted until Feb. 28, 2026. Encompassing all seasons, it ...

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play important roles in the world.

Depending on who you are, squirrels might be adorable or a nuisance. Regardless, they can be strange, but those weird behaviors all serve unique purposes.

Scientists and volunteers have joined forces in Tartu to build a facility for injured or orphaned red squirrels.

Carmel Valley, California, close to the Bay Area with a stunning green landscape during the golden hour - Renato Garcia M/Shutterstock They're quick, quiet, and barely leave a trace. At just around 10 ...

No one in the U.S. has ever gotten rabies from a squirrel, but multiple attacks by one squirrel have sent three Marin County residents to the hospital.

The effects of insufficient water are felt by every cell in the body, but it’s the brain that manifests our experience of thirst.