Squirrels are famously forgetful in popular culture, yet field studies show they can relocate roughly 85 percent of the nuts ...

Every autumn, tree squirrels quietly pull off one of the most impressive logistical feats in the animal world, hiding ...

Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous — though recorded instances of the rodents hunting and killing other live vertebrates are rare, with few species ...

A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Sonja Wild, UC Davis Ground squirrels usually eat seeds and nuts, but in a park in ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Traditionally known for stuffing their cheeks with nuts, squirrels can be carnivorous - though recorded instances of the rodents hunting and killing other live vertebrates are rare, ...

In July 2025, a rumor spread across social media that squirrels in California were turning carnivorous, prompting people to search our site for the truth behind the claim. While the language used in ...

If you see a squirrel splayed on its belly, you might be worried for the critter’s welfare. But don’t worry: It’s just “splooting,” as officials say – and it’s perfectly healthy. The term splooting ...