As the squirrel rotates a nut between its front paws, its brain is considering a variety of factors to reach the answer to a critical question: Do I eat this nut now, or do I store it for later?

Dove and deer hunters are active this weekend, but squirrel hunters are feeling frisky, too. Squirrel season started May 15 and will run uninterrupted until Feb. 28, 2026. Encompassing all seasons, it ...

It's not unusual to see squirrels eating acorns or other nuts, or seeds; they are considered herbivores though they sometimes eat insects as well. But researchers now have evidence that when presented ...