Modern Farmer12d
Why the West Needs Prairie Dogs
The prairie dog caught in Trap 69 was angry. And who could blame her? After waking up in her burrow on a mid-September ...
familydestinationsguide11d
This Underrated State Park In Illinois Is So Little-Known, You’ll Practically Have It All To Yourself
Nestled in the heart of Illinois, Lowden State Park is the kind of place that makes you wonder if you’ve accidentally ...
familydestinationsguide11d
The Fascinating State Park In Clarkesville You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Nestled in the heart of Clarkesville, Georgia, lies a natural wonder that’s been quietly captivating visitors for years. If ...
AOL20d
Red squirrel colony discovered in North Yorkshire
The landowners said they were "delighted" and now plan to manage the landscape with the red squirrel population in mind, UKSA said. The plantation of sitka spruce - used extensively for timber and ...
Phys.org26d
Human-fed red squirrels in Britain develop weaker jaws and flatter skulls
As their population has grown, the numbers of reds have dropped dramatically—they are now a protected species. As red squirrel population numbers dropped, people around England began feeding ...
The Conversation25d
Red squirrels fed on peanuts have weaker jaws – here’s why that matters for conservation
Philip Cox has received funding from the Royal Society. Red squirrels have been replaced over a large part of Great Britain by the non-native grey squirrel, introduced from North America in the ...
Science News26d
Hand-feeding squirrels accidentally changed their skulls
The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) has a dedicated fan base in Great Britain. “They are the native squirrel for the U.K., and yet a large proportion of the population probably has never seen ...