Depending where you live in North America, you might think only one or two types of squirrels exist — the ones in your backyard. It might come as a surprise to learn about different squirrels you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three color variations of fox squirrels. For years I kept two squirrel mounts on the mantel over the fireplace in my den. One was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ALBANY — Georgia is home to the largest species of tree squirrel living in North America. The fox squirrel (Sciurus niger) can ...

Invasive fox squirrels have spread into Utah, carrying a disease that threatens to wipe out native red squirrels — a loss that could severely impact forest health, according to wildlife specialists.

“I think we named the event Squirrel Fest because there is a squirrel in our logo,” says Allison Johnson, director of community engagement for Pease Park Conservancy, an advocacy group. In addition, ...

The Big Cypress fox squirrel has had to adapt as its preferred habitat becomes more fragmented. LagunaticPhoto/iStock via Getty Images Plus Eve Bohnett, University of Florida At up to 2 feet, 3 inches ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Eve Bohnett is an Assistant Research Scholar for the ...