News tagged with red squirrels

Squirrels show softer side by adopting orphans, study finds

Those neighbourhood squirrels you often see fighting over food may not seem altruistic, but new University of Guelph research has found that the critters will actually take in orphaned relatives.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jun 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Nuts at dawn: Britain's squirrels fight for survival

Deep in the heart of England's seemingly peaceful countryside, a fierce battle for survival is being waged between the domestic red squirrel, its tougher grey cousin -- and a new mutant arrival.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Opportunity leads to promiscuity among squirrels, study finds

University of Guelph researchers have finally figured out why female squirrels are so darn promiscuous. Turns out it has nothing to do with genes and everything to do with how many males are knocking at their ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Dec 15, 2010 | popularity 2 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast