You might spot squirrels darting around even when it’s freezing and wonder, honestly, how do they pull it off? Squirrels stay warm by growing thicker fur, packing on some extra fat, cozying up in snug nests or tree cavities, and saving energy by moving around less. That mix of tricks keeps them active all winter,…
You probably picture squirrels nibbling on nuts. Surprisingly, they’ll eat meat if survival demands it. Squirrels mostly eat plants, but sometimes they’ll gobble up insects, eggs, small animals, or even carrion if food gets scarce or they need a protein boost. That’s the gist, but there’s more to the story. Curious about which squirrel species…
You see them darting around the yard all the time, right? Squirrels definitely eat apples. They’ll nibble on fallen fruit, chew into apples still on the tree, and they won’t hesitate to snatch slices you leave out. Knowing this can help you protect your apples—or maybe just let you share a snack without worry. Let’s…
You probably spot squirrels almost every day. But have you ever wondered if they carry rabies, or if you should be worried? Squirrels can get rabies, but it’s extremely rare—they just aren’t common carriers of the virus. So, your odds of catching rabies from a squirrel are very low, though it’s still smart to treat…
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,…