Hunters have big fun going after small game when the Big Squirrel Challenge rolls around each January. It's a statewide contest hosted by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to see who can bag the ...

Squirrel hunting can be a humiliating sport. I should know. I’ve been hunting these animated nutcrackers in Arkansas woodlands for half a century, yet somehow, they still manage to humble me on many ...

You know that moment when you’re minding your own business… and a squirrel launches itself across two branches like it’s auditioning for Mission: Impossible? Yeah. Same. Squirrels are basically fluffy ...

Billions of people on Earth have a beloved pet in their lives, but the vast majority of those pets are dogs and cats. Although these species have been popular animal companions for thousands of years, ...

You've been waiting all year, and now it’s finally time to give a big shoutout to one of the most commonly seen creatures across our country. Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day, which has been ...

Every day, wild animals do things that surprise us and bring a little joy into our days. Things such as deer invading a man’s garage, a moose that powers through the snow, or an adorable golden ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers at floridatoday.com/subscribe. Gardeners love to attract wildlife to their yards by using feeders, nesting ...

When was the last time you thanked a squirrel? On National Squirrel Appreciation Day, the nine different species of squirrels in Michigan are accepting praise from their cozy winter nests. The ...