Grey squirrels, or Eastern grey squirrels, primarily live in the Eastern half of the U.S. and southern Canada. There is also a healthy population in the U.K., where they were imported in the 19th ...

When arctic ground squirrels hibernate for the winter, they can lower their body temperatures to freezing levels and stay dormant for up to eight months. Researchers at the University of Alaska ...

For one glorious week in October we get to celebrate the fat bears of the world. Thanks to explore.org's bear cam position on the Brooks River in Alaska, viewers spend a full season getting to know ...

A new study from the University of Alaska Fairbanks uncovers how arctic ground squirrels recycle nutrients to stay healthy during their long hibernations. Sarah Rice is the lead author of the paper ...

The ground squirrel and the Syrian hamster, two rodents that hibernate in the winter, do not feel cold in the same way as non-hibernators, such as rats or mice. Researchers have discovered that ...

Improved organ transplantation, enhanced anorexia treatments and even the possibility of sending people deeper into space — Yale researchers believe that studying animals’ natural processes, like ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s ...

Not only local birds appreciate support in winter. Squirrels also enjoy the treats provided in gardens. myHOMEBOOK explains ...