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 ...
Why some gardens attract squirrels—and how to change yours.
Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits ...
The UK is home to two squirrel species – the Eurasian red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, and the grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis. The species you’re more likely to see scampering through the trees or ...
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 ...