We all know that catching a glimpse of a red squirrel these days is a rare occurrence*, but one cheeky little chap made a ...

There are nine species of squirrels in the Upper and Lower Peninsula of Michigan. To honor National Squirrel Appreciation Day ...

NC humor columnist Mike Kerrigan considers how the common gray squirrel could inspire refinement in our parlance on National ...

Field researchers at Briones Regional Park in Northern California observed ground squirrels hunting and eating voles, ...

In a town on England’s west coast, red squirrels fed by humans were found to have lost muscle mass and […] The post Red ...

A large team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.K. has found evidence that red squirrels fed by ...

Red squirrels from the Formby reserve near Liverpool in north-west England had skulls with flatter braincases and longer ...

Squirrels will eat birdseed mix, but it’s not recommended. However, squirrels love carrots and nuts such as almonds, walnuts, ...

When fed peanuts, red squirrels in Britain developed weaker bites — showing that food supplements to threatened animals could have unintended side effects.

The research has consistently demonstrated that eating nuts several times a week is linked to a 30% to 50% lower risk of myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, or cardiovascular disease.

The research has consistently demonstrated that eating nuts several times a week is linked to a 30% to 50% lower risk of myocardial infarction, sudden cardiac death, or cardiovascular disease.

The short answer is yes, humans can eat acorns. But unlike the squirrels you may see chowing down on one outside, humans need acorns to be cooked prior to consumption.