Groundbreaking research indicates that hibernation-like behavior may be far older than previously thought ... into a hibernation-like state is not a relatively new type of adaptation. It is an ancient ...

California ground squirrels are as commonplace as the seeds, acorns, and grains they’re often seen nibbling. Yet, scientists ...

A youth audiobook inspired by wildlife trying to cross I-40 in Haywood County’s Pigeon River Gorge is now available on ...

The plants exhibit a number of adaptations to prevent losses to seed predators such as tree squirrels. ... the squirrel’s behavior of embryo excision of white oaks appears to be far more specific.

Researchers have observed that the bioluminescent condition appears to alter certain behavioral patterns among affected squirrels. Monitoring has revealed that glowing individuals demonstrate ...

Squirrels are expert foragers, relying on their keen sense of smell and memory. Cooperative foraging in some species involves sharing information about food sources, ensuring that their group has ...

California ground squirrels, typically known for foraging seeds and nuts, have started hunting and eating small animals like voles! This shocking behavior is baffling researchers, as these ...

Ground squirrels, like many other species, face the challenges of winter by evolving physiological and behavioral strategies that enhance their chances of survival. Moreover, the ability of these ...

EAU CLAIRE — Through a continuing research of California ground squirrels and a discovery of their unique predatory behavior, students and professors at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire ...

Studying hunting behavior wasn’t part of the plan until early June, when two University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire undergraduate students filmed a squirrel chasing and attempting to kill a vole ...

The shift in behavior was observed earlier this year at Briones Regional Park northeast of Berkeley, where a long-term project focused on ground squirrels began in 2013.Of 74 interactions the ...