Humans are not the only species to diligently pay attention to their cleanliness. In the animal kingdom, a bath might look a little different from our daily shower. As strange as it may seem, many...
Ardent squirrel watchers know that squirrels are not quiet animals. Depending on their environment and activity, they will chirp, whistle, bark, rattle, cry, and so on, but did you know that...
Squirrels learn from a young age in the wild to be on high alert for predators. They don’t move in a herd and do things independently or with their young. Generally, they keep a distance from...
You’re on your way home from work when suddenly, you see it—an Eastern Gray squirrel poised in the middle of the road, still as a dog in its pointing pose. It runs forward—then runs back—then...
A squirrel's movements in the environment are characterized by abrupt stops and starts. From afar, this sight might be interesting to watch; it may even look strange. But these furry foragers have a...
Squirrels are small rodents that have a lot of predators, which means they have to stay aware and alert of their surroundings at all times. But what about staring? Why do wild squirrels stare at you?...