Ever wonder where all those squirrels in your yard go when winter hits? Most tree squirrels don’t actually hibernate; instead, they slow down, rely on hidden food stashes, and snuggle into nests or tree holes when it gets really cold. So, you might still catch a glimpse of a squirrel darting about on a bright…
You probably spot squirrels almost every day. Maybe you wonder if they carry rabies. Squirrels can get rabies, but honestly, it’s extremely rare—they’re not a common source of human infection. So, a squirrel bite isn’t likely to give you rabies, but you should still take any bite seriously and clean it up right away. Let’s…
Ever wonder where squirrels go when snow blankets the ground? Most of them don’t actually hibernate. Instead, they slow down, hunker into warm nests, and rely on food they’ve hidden away to make it through winter. It’s pretty clever, honestly. Here, you’ll find out which squirrels really hibernate and which ones just tough it out—so…
You can give squirrels bananas, but only as an occasional treat. Bananas are high in sugar and starch, so it’s best to keep portions small. A healthy squirrel won’t get hurt by a small piece or one or two thin slices once in a while. But if you feed bananas too often, you could cause…
Ever watch squirrels dart around and wonder if those quick encounters mean lifelong love? Nope—most squirrels don’t mate for life. They form short-term bonds, mate, and then move on. That’s actually pretty important if you’re curious about why you see those wild chases in spring or why a female’s always solo with her kits. Let’s…
Ever wondered if squirrel actually tastes any good? A lot of folks say it’s kind of like rabbit, or maybe a mild chicken with just a hint of nuttiness and game. That’s a decent starting point if you’re thinking of giving it a try. If you’re into lean, gamey meats with a subtle nutty flavor,…
Ever seen a squirrel darting along a branch and wondered if it might go after a bird or eggs? Yep—squirrels will sometimes eat eggs and nestlings, though they mostly stick to nuts, seeds, and fruit. Attacks on adult birds? Pretty rare. Let’s look at when and why squirrels go after animal food, and what situations…
You’ve probably seen squirrels nibbling apples in your yard and wondered if it’s actually good for them. Yes — squirrels eat apples, but it’s best to think of apples as an occasional treat, not a main food source. Let’s talk about why squirrels go for apples, which parts you should avoid giving them, and how…
You probably see squirrels darting around every day and might wonder—can they actually give you rabies? Squirrels can get rabies, but honestly, it’s extremely rare. They almost never carry or pass it to people. Let’s break down how likely it really is, what warning signs to keep an eye out for, and some easy ways…
You probably see squirrels darting around every day and maybe, just maybe, you’ve wondered if one could actually give you rabies. Here’s the thing: squirrels almost never have rabies, so your risk is extremely low. Still, it helps to know how rabies spreads and what warning signs to keep an eye out for. Let’s get…