Throughout the day we enjoy the sight of cardinals, blue jays, juncos, and goldfinches or chickadees fluttering around the ...

Several species of owls call the Cape home. They breed in winter and early spring. Adding an owl box to your yard could make ...

Ravenous California ground squirrels have been observed killing and eating small rodents, marking the first widespread ...

It's not unusual to see squirrels eating acorns or other nuts, or seeds; they are considered herbivores though they sometimes ...

Researchers said in a new study that they were stunned to witness California ground squirrels, who mostly eat nuts and seeds, ...

Hibernating animals are remarkably good at preserving lean body mass. Though they lose fat, they hold on to most of their ...

The California ground squirrel seems innocent. A familiar sight to hikers, the plump rodent can often be seen contentedly ...

Squirrels are known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, but they can be carnivorous as well. It’s just that recorded […] ...

Dozens of scientists are calling for a ban on creating "mirror life" with bacteria, warning of the risks to humans.

SUDDENLY, THOSE ADORABLE furry squirrels in peoples’ yards may not seem so cute. A new study from University of California, ...

It's easy to assume that the only thing a cute little squirrel poses a threat to is a nut, but it turns out they could have more of a murderous streak than we realized. After watching squirrels in ...

The squirrels were long considered a granivorous species, but this new research suggests they may be more flexible when it ...