GRAND HAVEN, Mich., Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Michigan state wildlife experts studying the mass drowning of squirrels in the Grand River channel say the deaths may stem from a natural though rare pattern. Last ...

New research analyzes more than 25 years of climate and biological data. The findings include shorter hibernation periods in arctic ground squirrels, as well as differences between male and female ...

Near Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska, an arctic ground squirrel pokes its head out of a burrow. Credit: Oivind Toien/University of Alaska Fairbanks Near Toolik Field Station in northern Alaska ...

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Wildlife experts are warning the public not to disturb squirrel nests, especially during breeding season, to avoid harming young or causing abandonment. Licensed professionals can humanely remove ...

Urban squirrel encounters are becoming more frequent, driven by a mix of ecological adaptation, abundant food sources, and changes in human observation technology. Experts note that development often ...

Arctic ground squirrels are unique among mammals. Their ability to keep from freezing even when body temperatures dip below that mark on the thermometer enables them to survive extreme winter climates ...