Have you ever paused to truly observe a squirrel? These common creatures possess a wealth of fascinating traits and behaviors ...

Biologists estimate that the black squirrel is unusually rare with only one squirrel in 10,000 wearing the dusky coat. The reason being that the black fur is a genetic mutation from the fox ...

Stan Tekiela recounts his search for Florida’s elusive Sherman’s fox squirrel, highlighting its habitat, behavior, and conservation status.

Jenna Ortega starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe once before as a kid, but now that she's a star, the series needs to find a new place for her.

Black squirrels — frequently found all over Penn’s grounds — were likely introduced over 200 years ago and are now part of an unofficial campus culture.

Despite their name, gray squirrels are not always gray. They also come in solid black and solid white.

A black squirrel carries a walnut in its mouth while climbing a tree in midtown Omaha. Melanistic fox squirrels, as biologists call them, have expanded their footprint in the city over the last ...

Fox squirrels vary in color, ranging from orange to a brownish-yellow and reddish-brown. Some varieties in the southeastern United States are black.

Fox squirrels look different, too. Though they have a variety of colors including gray, black and rust, those spotted in the coastal plain are usually gray with patches of black on the head and ...

Beginning August 15, 2024, hunters in Georgia can kick off the squirrel hunting season, offering a great opportunity for newcomers and seasoned hunters alike to enjoy the pursuit of gray and fox ...

Black squirrels are most commonly found among populations of Eastern gray squirrels or fox squirrels. Their coloration is due to a partially dominant gene expression.