A pine marten that was teased by a squirrel into casing it in laps around a tree trunk shouldn’t feel bad. Squirrels evade ...
Human disturbance has a significant impact on the behaviour and habitat use of urban wildlife, however, in some situations urban grey squirrels may actually feel safer from predators where our ...
A ground squirrel remains low among tall grasses while holding and chewing a green leaf. Its body stays close to the ground as it feeds, a posture that helps reduce visibility to predators. At the ...
Some see squirrels as adorable, bushy-tailed creatures that run in circles around tree trunks before they finally race up trees to the safety of the branches above to enjoy a snack while taking in the ...
January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! The holiday was started in 2001 by wildlife rehabilitator Christy Hargrove, ...
Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey .
TO celebrate Red Squirrel Appreciation Day, the 2026 All-Ireland Squirrel and Pine Marten Survey is officially launching ...