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3 clues that tell a territorial squirrel from a social one

We may think of prey animals as being timid, even passive, and not prone to confrontation. Nothing could be further from the ...
The Star Press

Indiana squirrels: A closer look at the state's furry residents

MUNCIE, Ind. – You can’t step outside this time of year without spotting squirrels racing across your yard, pausing in front of your car, or scampering up a tree with a nut. Squirrels are one of our ...
KTVB

Researchers discover new species of squirrel in southern Idaho

BOISE, Idaho — Southern Idaho's sprawling Snake River Plain has been harboring a distinct species of squirrel that's emerged from the underground. Researchers have identified a new species of squirrel ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Ask the Master Naturalist: Gene variant in black squirrels help them be cold weather survivors

Question: A couple of black squirrels have been joining the merry band of gray squirrels marauding my bird feeders. What causes this color change, and how common is it? Answer: Recent research from ...