Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Feeding squirrels might seem kind, but it can cause dependence, spread disease, and create conflicts with people and pets.

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A deadly encounter in 1885, between Cree warriors and settlers in Alberta, is part of my heritage. But a recent discovery has ...

How human activities negatively affect urban red squirrels' problem-solving skills and potentially their chances of thriving ...

In most mammals, females live longer than males, but in birds the trend goes the other way – a study of over 1000 species ...

Meal timing shifts with age, and researchers found that eating breakfast later is tied to depression, fatigue, sleep problems, and an increased risk of death. Monitoring when meals are eaten could ...

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that adds beauty and charm to any backyard, but pesky squirrels can quickly ruin your hard work by digging up flower beds, raiding bird feeders, and more. If you’d like ...

Dinosaurs may seem like timeless giants that ruled the Earth forever, but have you ever wondered how long they actually lived? Their lifespans weren’t all alike because some had surprisingly short ...

In this video, we test whether greasing a bird feeder pole is an effective way to keep squirrels off and protect your bird feeders. Watch the experiment and find out if this simple trick can help you ...

A long-lost painting by Italian master Giuseppe Ghislandi, which was looted by the Nazis, has been recovered in Argentina after it was spotted in an online property listing. "Portrait of a Lady" is an ...