Mother Nature often exposes us to the harsh facts of survival and, like Aesop, can hand out dozens of lessons in a day — if ...

Punxsutawney Phil isn't the only animal used to signal the end of winter weather. States all over the country have their own ...

In 2003 former Tuskegee Airman and pioneering Black journalist Chuck Stone wrote “Squizzy the Black Squirrel,” about a Philadelphia boy who bonds with a black squirrel in Fairmount Park. Squizzy was ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced new details about its Wild Oasis section, featuring new attractions and rides, on Monday.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced more details on Wednesday about new attractions that will be part of the theme park's Wild ...

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay theme park has released more details about its new Wild Oasis area, which is scheduled to open this spring. Coming up: a drop tower in a jungle setting, new animal species and ...

There is little doubt in my mind that a highly underutilized outdoor pastime is pursuing wintertime bushytails.

Stefanie Lamere’s 4th-graders ventured into the woods at Hancock Elementary School Thursday afternoon, eagerly following the ...

There are nine species of squirrels in the Upper and Lower Peninsula of Michigan. To honor National Squirrel Appreciation Day ...

Why should we appreciate our nervous system? Read these 11 fun facts and you’ll know why: 1. The body has billions of nerve cells Every person’s body contains billions of nerve cells (neurons).

Habitat for Humanity is recognized by Arizona State University for its work on the Alta Vista Ranch neighborhood which they are hoping to complete by summer.

can traverse much farther distances midair—the northern flying squirrel, for instance, can glide up to 295 feet. 2. Squirrels are very organized. In fact, they may be more organized than you are. A ...