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…
Ever wonder where all those squirrels disappear to when winter hits? Most tree squirrels don’t hibernate like ground squirrels; they save energy with short torpor spells, rely on their hidden food stashes, and curl up in cozy nests. So, you’ll probably still catch glimpses of them on milder days or after a storm. Let’s dig…
You’ve probably watched squirrels darting around your yard and wondered what on earth they’ll munch on next. Yep — squirrels do eat carrots, and honestly, they can make a healthy, crunchy snack if you offer them raw and don’t go overboard. If you’re thinking about feeding them or just want to protect your garden, let’s…
You probably see squirrels all the time and might wonder if one could ever actually hurt you. Squirrels can’t kill humans—they’re just too small and don’t have the strength or the right kind of teeth or claws for it. Still, if a squirrel bites or scratches you, it can hurt, cause an infection, or in…
Ever seen a squirrel grab a chip and wondered if it’d do the same with a piece of meat? Surprisingly, squirrels are opportunistic omnivores—they’ll eat meat if it’s around, but nuts and plants are still their main food. Let’s get into when and why they go for meat, and the kinds of animal food they…
You might wonder where squirrels go in winter. They don’t all just curl up and snooze until spring. Some species, like ground squirrels, really do hibernate. Others—tree squirrels, for example—just slow down, nap in their nests, and pop out when the weather isn’t so bad. Let’s dig into which squirrels actually hibernate and which ones…
Ever find yourself watching squirrels and wondering if they can catch COVID-19? In short: squirrels aren’t considered a common source of SARS‑CoV‑2 for people, and wild squirrel cases are rare. Here’s what scientists know, what’s still fuzzy, and a few steps you can take when you run into wild critters. You’ll see how humans sometimes…