Most North Carolinians see gray squirrels every day as they race along fences, leap between oak branches, or raid backyard bird feeders. This familiar acrobat is more than just a neighborhood nuisance ...

You’ve likely seen a squirrel dashing around with an oak tree acorn in its mouth. It may be about to eat lunch, or it may be stowing acorns in its pantry for later meals. But where, exactly, are ...

No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.

It's fall time and the livin' is easy for central Ohio squirrels. Our furry friends are eating well, and it shows. If you think they are a bit chubbier than normal, you're not wrong. And you may be ...

January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! The holiday was started in 2001 by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove, ...

The SPCA Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center has asked the public to donate acorns to help orphaned raccoons, squirrels and other animals.The center said that they have 33 young ...

These days, Americans are all about eating local foods. But one important local crop drops to the ground mostly unnoticed every fall. Well, unless you're a squirrel. Yes, we're talking about acorns.

Can fall folklore predict the upcoming winter's characteristics? Just as a tradition says a groundhog can predict the end of winter, there are also superstitions ahead of the colder months about ...

North Carolina chose the gray squirrel as its state mammal because it is widespread, adaptable, and familiar to residents across the state. Schoolchildren helped influence the decision in 1969, ...