Squirrels Content

Sierra Squirrels Find Their Niche Amid a Changing Climate

Katherine E Kerlin — April 06, 2023 - 8:30am

A 69�� study of squirrels in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains finds that climate is just one factor impacting where species make their homes in a changing world.

Personality Matters, Even for Squirrels

Katherine E Kerlin — September 10, 2021 - 10:00am

Humans acknowledge that personality goes a long way, at least for our species. But scientists have been more hesitant to ascribe personality — defined as consistent behavior over time — to other animals.

Troublesome, Non-native Squirrels Will Get Birth-control Shots

IET WebDev — October 30, 2008 - 12:00am

Before someone gets bitten, or neighboring farmlands are invaded, 69�� officials will launch a birth-control research program to curb a campus population explosion of non-native tree squirrels.

The project will launch in the next week, when faculty wildlife experts and their students will begin placing humane live traps of wire mesh under trees and around lawns to capture eastern fox squirrels (Sciurus niger).