October is Squirrel Awareness Month, an opportunity to shed light on all the mammal offers the local ecosystem. University of Minnesota student Charlotte Devitz, who is pursuing a doctorate in ecology ...

In Canada's far north, a surprising discovery: fossilized feces of arctic ground squirrels contain DNA from woolly mammoths and other ice age animals. These droppings, hundreds of thousands of ...

Research reveals that squirrels in different parts of St. Louis are genetically distinct, suggesting limited interaction due to urban barriers.

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Warning: This story contains graphic images that may upset some readers. Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous — though recorded instances of the ...

Major climatic and tectonic episodes can drive speciation; rising sea levels can close land bridges, for instance, while a rise in temperature can promote the expansion of grassland at the expense of ...