The controversy over Peanut, the pet squirrel and social media sensation seized by the state Department of Environmental ...

Though most people are content with having normal animals like dogs and cats, some Americans love the company of squirrels ...

Cold weather doesn't have to bring sniffles! A dietitian shares her dos and don'ts for supporting the immune system with food.

Wildlife rehabilitators can legally care for injured or sick squirrels, but the animals can't be pets in many states.

As the baby squirrels grow and start to venture outside their den, the growing colony draws the attention of hungry crows. The tiny kits must quickly learn about the dangers of these deadly birds.

What is the winter weather forecast for this year? We looked to nature and asked the squirrels, wooly worms, persimmon seeds and more what to expect.

Virginia is home to a variety of creatures — from everyday cardinals in your backyard to rarely-seen black bears in the Blue ...

You can usually find them in wooded areas with lots of trees. Some squirrels live in trees, while others will burrow underground and hibernate in the burrows during the winter to keep warm. Have you ...

However, squirrels, cute though they may be, can make this difficult. In addition to often treating bird feeders like an all-you-can-eat buffet, squirrels are known to prey on bird eggs and baby birds ...

Tragically, you can’t pet everything soft. And sadly, you can’t eat everything that looks delicious. But, as evidenced by the magenta beautyberries lately seen adorning yards and the edges of ...

Squirrels collect and store nuts during the ... The squirrel better not eat this one, however: horse chestnuts contain aesculin, which causes them upset stomachs and in large enough amounts ...