You’ll spot squirrels in winter, but not always for the same reasons. Some species stay busy, hopping across snow and searching for hidden nuts. Others just hunker down in nests or burrows for long stretches. If you’re wondering whether the squirrels you see darting around in the fall disappear once winter hits, here’s the scoop:…
You probably spot squirrels all the time, but do you actually know what makes them tick? Let’s dig into what a squirrel is, how it survives, and some of the wild tricks it uses to find food and stay safe. Watch how this little animal with a bushy tail can totally change the plants and…
Squirrels absolutely feel pain. Their nervous systems react to injury with behaviors and body changes that are a lot like how other mammals respond to harm. If you spot a squirrel limping, crying, or hiding away, it’s almost certainly feeling pain and distress. Let’s talk about how squirrels sense pain, what you should look for,…
Ever wonder if squirrels actually notice you, or if they’re just running by without a second thought? Turns out, squirrels can recognize individual humans—especially if you feed them or, honestly, if you annoy them. Let’s dig into how they pick up on our faces and habits, so you can get a better sense of what’s…
If you ever get close enough to touch a squirrel’s fur, you’ll find it’s surprisingly soft and dense. There’s a slightly rough guard layer on top, but underneath, it’s all warmth and fluff. Touching a squirrel—even for a second (which, honestly, you shouldn’t do unless you’re helping an injured one with a pro)—you’ll notice how…
You can figure out a lot about a squirrel just by watching how it moves and acts. Squirrels show fear, curiosity, and comfort through clear behaviors like freezing, alarm calls, playful chasing, and grooming. Let’s look at what those signals might actually mean. As you scroll through, you’ll see how squirrels use movement, sounds, and…
You’ve probably seen squirrels darting across lawns and just figured they’re noisy little park dwellers. But, honestly, they’re up to all sorts of clever things—like hiding food, accidentally planting trees, and even gliding between branches. Here are some quick facts: squirrels can find buried food in ways that almost seem magical, their teeth never stop…
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to get bitten by a squirrel, you might picture a quick pinch or maybe a sharp sting. Honestly, yes — you’ll almost always feel a squirrel bite as a sudden, sharp pain, and you’ll probably spot little puncture marks or some bleeding. Squirrels have those strong front teeth…
Alright, let’s get right to it. Squirrel Stapler started as a quick project for The Dread X Collection II in 2020, then grew into a standalone Steam release in 2023. Most of the game came together in 2020, but the team polished it up and added extra content for the 2023 launch. The main game…
You probably walk past squirrels every day and barely give them a second thought. But honestly, these little creatures hide some wild skills and habits that might just change how you see your backyard. Squirrels use memory, clever tricks, and even fake-out hiding moves to protect their food and survive. Learning about them really helps…