Noisy, feisty red squirrels defend their winter food

Red squirrel’s speed, hypervigilance and agility help them evade predators such as weasels, pine martens, raptors and fishers ...
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North America’s Most Common Squirrels and How to Tell Them Apart

The North American squirrel is an oft-seen but under-recognized staple of North America. They operate on a low-key level but are adaptable enough to survive the waves of human development that have ...
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Conservation efforts see red squirrel numbers increase

Projects across Angus are helping to give native red squirrels a welcome boost as part of a pioneering nature conservation ...

Success for red squirrel conservation across central Scotland

Native red squirrels are expanding across central Scotland thanks to the efforts of a 'pioneering' nature conservation project.

Think Squirrels Are Social? This Solitary Giant Breaks Every Rule

Some see squirrels as adorable, bushy-tailed creatures that run in circles around tree trunks before they finally race up trees to the safety of the branches above to enjoy a snack while taking in the ...

North East journalist publishes book as red squirrel petition nears 70,000 signatures

North East journalist Marie Carter-Robb publishes a children’s book as her red squirrel petition nears 70,000 signatures, ...

After years of uptick, Mount Graham red squirrel numbers hold steady

Wildlife agencies counted 232 squirrels on Mount Graham, about the same as a year ago, which is good news during a drought.