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Polar bear cubs are hidden away for months inside snowy dens. Their mothers nurse them in these quiet spaces, giving the tiny cubs a chance to grow before they set foot on the cold spring ice. A team ...

You wouldn’t be the first person to ponder this question of squirrel population size. There are between 200 and 300 million squirrels in the world, which will depend on which species you count. The ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Flying Squirrels’ Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest is kicking off on Independence Day. On July 4, the Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest will take place from 6 to 9: ...

Recently analyzed fossils finally confirm a longtime paleontological theory: Flying squirrels the size of domesticated cats glided across the Bering Land Bridge roughly 5 million years ago.

Road accidents seem to be behind the natural selection of black squirrels in US cities, as they may be easier than grey ones for motorists to spot and swerve to avoid. Grey squirrels (Sciurus ...

An animal charity has received a report that a grey squirrel has "accidentally" found its way to Guernsey. The Guernsey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) said it came to the ...

The squirrel was said to have been seen around the area near Bluechip in Grandes Maisons Road, St Sampson’s. (Pictures supplied) The GSPCA said last night that it had received a report that a squirrel ...

This time, the duo is joined by Tammy the Squirrel, an energetic new character voiced by actor, comedian and writer Kristen Schaal. The 30-second hero spot, ‘Squirrel,’ showcases the fun ...

The squirrel, named Tammy, wonders aloud how DirecTV is able to aggregate content recommendations from linear channels and streaming service through a single platform. The squirrel, named Tammy, ...