Maybe you caught a quick, goofy move on TikTok or during a football game and wondered, what’s up with the squirrel dance? The squirrel dance is a playful mashup of quick, darting steps that mimic how squirrels hop around, flick their tails, pretend to stash acorns, or scramble up trees. People use it for laughs,…
Ever catch a glimpse of a quick, bushy-tailed critter darting around in Bali? That’s probably one of the island’s squirrels. Bali actually has a few squirrel species—plantain (tricoloured) squirrel, giant black squirrel, and even flying squirrels—living in forests, parks, and sometimes right near hotels. So, how do you tell these species apart? Where do they…
Ever spotted a shadow darting between trees and wondered—wait, do squirrels actually fly? Well, the ones that seem to fly belong to a special group called flying squirrels. They don’t have wings, but they do spread a furry skin membrane, gliding from tree to tree with a style all their own. Let’s dig into which…
Ever spot a quick, furry little animal darting through a yard in Hawaii and think, “Oh, that must be a squirrel”? Well, Hawaii doesn’t actually have any native squirrels. Chances are, you’re seeing a mongoose or maybe some other small mammal that just happens to look a bit squirrel-ish, but trust me—they act nothing like…
Ever spotted a squirrel with those wild, long tufts on its ears and wondered what’s going on? That’s probably an Abert’s squirrel—people often call them tassel-eared squirrels—and honestly, those ear tufts make them stand out in ponderosa pine forests. You can pick them out by their ear tufts, the mix of gray and reddish fur,…
You’ll spot small, bold rodents all over Fuerteventura. At first glance, they look like chipmunks, but they actually came from North Africa. Barbary ground squirrels—an introduced species—now live all across the island and often run right up to people hoping for food. Curious about where they came from, how they act, and why officials worry…
You’ll spot all kinds of squirrels across Texas, from city parks to rocky deserts. Texas has several common species: the Eastern gray, fox, flying, rock, and different ground squirrels. Each one sticks to certain regions and habitats. Here’s a quick guide to what you might see, where you’ll see them, and what they like to…
Ever wondered what squirrel actually tastes like? Squirrel meat usually comes across as a mild, gamey blend—think rabbit meets free-range chicken. It’s lean, and honestly, it shines when you slow-cook it with rich sauces. I’ll give you the basics right up front, then walk you through what to expect from the flavor, texture, and how…
You’ll spot squirrels all winter long since they stay active, searching for what they stashed in the fall and whatever else they can scrounge up outside. Most squirrels get through the cold months by munching on nuts, seeds, and other dry foods they buried earlier. Sometimes, they’ll grab a bit of fresh plant material or…
You probably see squirrels darting around trees all the time, chattering as they go. But have you ever wondered what animals actually hunt them, and why? Birds of prey like hawks and owls, ground hunters such as foxes and coyotes, and even smaller predators like weasels and domestic cats go after squirrels. Let’s get into…