A longtime Berkshire hunter reflects on the unexpected wildlife encounters — from turkeys at his feet to a black bear ...

Many hunters feel letdown after deer seasons close. But there are plenty of game species that can still be hunted in the ...

A growing number of homeowners are hearing scratching and thumps above their ceilings, a ...

As cute as they are, squirrels don't belong in your attic and may be hazardous to your health and home. Here's what to do if ...

Squirrels are capturing attention online with their cleverness and resilience. Their teeth grow continuously, and they support each other in winter. Their name comes from Greek words for shadow and ...

Spicy Jane is a real nut. The baby squirrel races around her enclosure, jumping on her adoptive squirrel brother Cyrus, who is a wee bit older. If you open her enclosure, she will jump on you. The ...

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Move over, Fat Bear Week — we've got a new fat animal in town. Every year as fall begins, outdoor enthusiasts observe the holiest of traditions: crowning the fattest bear at Brooks River in Alaska's ...

Squirrels: Are they just rats with better PR? Be advised that this is not safe reading material for squirrel lovers, or even squirrel apologists. In my opinion, squirrels are worse than rats—smarter, ...

Squirrels are a common sight you might not think twice about. But researchers like UC Davis behavioural ecologist Sonja Wild say there’s a lot they can teach us. For the last few years, she’s helped ...