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The Yorkshire Arboretum is pleased to welcome two new red squirrel kits to its enclosure.
Historians have for a long time believed that leprosy was introduced to the Americas by European settlers, but the latest research offers strong evidence to the contrary – suggesting that Indigenous ...
Sciurus is Well Known Genus of Tree Squirrels in North America. Wildlife Photography Collection. Ethical wildlife photography extends beyond technical considerations to how images are presented and ...
Beavers, hornbills, monkeys and platypuses What does it look like to reintroduce animals to cities? The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) was once common across Portugal but died out in the 16th ...
In a surprising turn of events that has captivated both wildlife enthusiasts and scientists, a peculiar squirrel exhibiting bioluminescent properties was reportedly discovered in northern Wisconsin.
The Sciurus carolinensis (or perhaps Sciurus mozzarellus) managed to get the entire slice all the way up to the top branches of the tree. Mangia, pizza squirrel! What local pizzeria do you think ...
Apollinaire Theatre Company's latest production merges political satire and allegory.
The Sherman’s fox squirrel is a subspecies of the more common and widespread eastern fox squirrel (Sciurus niger). The fox squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in North America, measuring 20 to 30 ...
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 ...
When fed peanuts, red squirrels in Britain developed weaker bites — showing that food supplements to threatened animals could have unintended side effects.
Are we living through the end of wildlife migrations? From squirrels to newts, many animals have lost an incredible ability to roam vast distances. But researchers say there’s hope.
A study conducted by researchers at NUI Galway and the University of Aberdeen found that red squirrels increase their numbers significantly within five years of pine ...