We humans often have nothing but distain for the common animals we find in the city constantly underfoot. Raccoons, rats, pigeons, and squirrels all are thought of as "pests" and most of us ...

This week’s library column topic I found several weeks ago while researching for a previous column. And so, this week I’m writing about squirrels. Rodents or pests to many? Maybe. But squirrels still ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A close-up view of an eastern gray squirrel, a common resident in urban forests. The UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office and I ...

When the seasons change and the weather gets cooler, squirrels seem to act more odd than usual — much like the ones in this video. These squirrels seem frantic as they return to the pile of nuts, ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s auditioning for Mission: Impossible? Yeah. Same. Squirrels are basically fluffy ...

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

When the seasons change and the weather gets cooler, squirrels seem to act more odd than usual — much like the ones in this video. These squirrels seem frantic as they return to the pile of nuts, ...

The California ground squirrel seems innocent. A familiar sight to hikers, the plump rodent can often be seen contentedly chewing on grasses, seeds and berries. Neon green fireworms light up ...

Squirrel conflicts persist not because the animals are unusually destructive, but because human environments concentrate food and shelter in ways that reward relentless adaptation. There are few ...

Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter squirrels from nesting in ...

The UF/IFAS Leon County Extension Office and I have been receiving a lot of calls lately about squirrels. This is no surprise, as Tallahassee is a city within a forest, and the most common herbivore ...