Ever watched a squirrel dart across your yard and wondered if it might warm up to you? Actually, yeah—some squirrels can get pretty comfortable around people, especially in spots where they run into us a lot. That trust? It usually comes down to food and how calm you act. Let’s dig in a bit. Squirrel…
You might be surprised by which states have the most squirrels. Texas probably leads the pack, just because it’s huge, filled with different habitats, and loaded with food and green space. That quick answer gives you a sense of where you’ll spot squirrels darting around—or maybe even causing a little backyard chaos. Let’s dig into…
You can safely offer many common nuts, but some are honestly much better for squirrel health than others. Give squirrels unsalted, raw or roasted almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, acorns, and shelled mixed nuts in moderation. Avoid highly processed or high-phosphorus nuts like pine nuts, cashews, and dry roasted peanuts. This keeps their diet closer to what…
If you’ve ever laughed (or winced) at Foamy’s loud, furious rants, you might wonder who actually came up with him. Jonathan Ian Mathers, better known as iLL WiLL PrEss, created Foamy the Squirrel and kicked off the Neurotically Yours webseries back in the early 2000s. If you’re into sharp, biting humor or those early underground…
Ever catch a squirrel chasing another away from your bird feeder and wonder which one’s the real troublemaker? American red squirrels usually take the title for most aggressive, especially when it comes to food and territory. Knowing this can really help if you want to spot or handle tense backyard moments. Let’s get into how…
It might surprise you how many squirrel species face real danger these days. A handful — like the Mount Graham red squirrel, plus some island and flying squirrels — are actually listed as endangered or vulnerable, and they really need our help right now. Here, you’ll see which ones are at risk and why losing…
Squirrels chew wires, raid bird feeders, and dig up bulbs. If you’re here, you probably want a solution that actually makes a difference. Honestly, the best squirrel deterrent combines a solid repellent—like a scent spray or peppermint pouch—with some changes to your yard and a few physical barriers. That’s how you keep them away for…
When you think of squirrels, you probably picture a tiny, bushy-tailed critter. But honestly, some species get way bigger than you’d expect. If you just want the quick answer: the Indian (Malabar) giant squirrel is the biggest squirrel species, stretching out to about 1 meter long (tail included) and living high up in the forest…
Let’s dive into which squirrels actually belong in British Columbia—and which ones are more recent arrivals. Only two small tree squirrels—the red squirrel and the Douglas squirrel—are truly native to B.C. The familiar eastern grey (and its black color variant) came from somewhere else and now hangs out mostly in cities. If you’re hoping to…
You might love squirrels, but the law? Yeah, it doesn’t always share your enthusiasm. Some places let you own a squirrel, but in others, it’s flat-out illegal or tangled up in permits and rules. Where you live really matters here. Knowing your local laws can save you from fines, losing your squirrel, or even bigger…