DEAR WILDLIFE LOVER: I share your fascination with squirrels, which are abundant in New England. Gray squirrels are the most common, followed by red squirrels (which, curiously, are absent from Martha ...

A squirrel makes its way down a tree in Old West Lawrence recently while holding tightly to an Asian pear. Because of a shortage of acorns from red oak trees, squirrels will need to find alternative ...

Picture a squirrel eating an acorn. It's holding the nut in its front paws. More specifically, squirrels handle their food ...

A student tosses an acorn at a nearby squirrel and waits patiently. The squirrel looks at the student inquisitively, snatches the acorn and dashes up a nearby oak tree. While a normal part of campus ...

Perhaps you’ve noticed a gray squirrel or two on the road these past several weeks. Or maybe three. Or 3,000. You’ll have to forgive these ubiquitous rodents for flaunting all rules of the road: ...

No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.