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Baby squirrels rescued in Toronto are getting special den boxes that mimic tree cavities while they recover. Now the wildlife center needs help finding trees where young squirrels can safely transition back to the wild.
Britain is testing a humane contraceptive solution to control 2.7 million grey squirrels threatening native red squirrels with extinction. The breakthrough approach could protect woodlands and save a beloved species without culling.
England has a roadmap to bring beloved red squirrels back from the brink of extinction after losing 95% of their range. Without action, they'll vanish from mainland England within a generation, but new science offers hope.
England's most southerly red squirrel population is thriving along the Sefton Coast, where dedicated conservation efforts are reversing decades of decline. Regular monitoring shows steady progress in protecting these endangered creatures that once seemed headed for extinction.
A conservation group in Northumberland is turning retirees and people with limited mobility into wildlife defenders using motion-activated cameras. The innovative "virtual ranger" project lets volunteers monitor endangered red squirrels from their own homes.
Scientists in Canada's Yukon discovered a treasure trove of DNA up to 700,000 years old preserved in frozen squirrel droppings. The genetic material from woolly mammoths, wolves, and hundreds of plants offers an unprecedented window into Earth's ancient past.
A woman who fed a squirrel daily received an unexpected thank you when her furry friend left a cookie at her door. Security footage captured the heartwarming moment the grateful squirrel carefully placed the treat where she'd be sure to find it.
A black squirrel stole the show at Comerica Park, dodging 15 grounds crew members and leaping into an outfielder's glove before finally being caught. The hilarious 10-minute chase had players, umpires, and fans cheering for the tiny intruder.
Eight rare Carolina northern flying squirrels were found thriving at North Carolina's Grandfather Mountain in February, showing the endangered species remains stable. The tiny gliders help scientists track the health of one of America's most threatened forest ecosystems.
Scientists discovered a treasure trove of ancient DNA, including from woolly mammoths, perfectly preserved in frozen squirrel droppings in Canada's Yukon. The findings offer an unprecedented window into how life evolved over hundreds of thousands of years.
Scientists studying Arctic ground squirrels that survive freezing temperatures for eight months are discovering breakthrough treatments for heart attacks, strokes, and brain injuries. The tiny rodents' ability to slow their metabolism to near-death levels could soon help doctors buy precious time for critical patients.
Scientists studying Arctic ground squirrels that survive with body temperatures below freezing for eight months are unlocking breakthrough treatments for heart attacks, strokes, and brain injuries. Their discovery could help doctors buy precious time to save lives in medical emergencies.
Frozen droppings from prehistoric squirrels in Canada's Yukon have revealed DNA from woolly mammoths, ancient big cats, and dozens of other ice age creatures. The 700,000-year-old genetic material ranks among the oldest DNA ever recovered, offering scientists an extraordinary window into ancient life.
A viral wildlife creator with zero coding experience just built the hottest camera app of 2026 by teaching himself with AI tools. Derrick Downey Jr. went from feeding neighborhood squirrels to hitting number one on the App Store in just 12 hours. #
A nationwide reforestation program is rescuing five threatened and endangered species by restoring millions of acres of critical habitat. From grizzly bears in the Rockies to tiny squirrels in Appalachia, new forests are giving wildlife a fighting chance.
Across New York, 780 licensed volunteers are turning their homes into recovery centers for injured wildlife, treating everything from flying squirrels to bald eagles. They pay out of pocket and work for free, driven purely by their love for animals.
Inside five Ohio prisons, incarcerated volunteers are nursing orphaned opossums, injured squirrels, and vulnerable wildlife back to health. The program is giving both animals and humans a second chance.
Beth Vaughn runs Mountain View Wildlife Rehabilitation entirely on her own, giving injured wildlife across eastern Kentucky a second chance at life. From baby squirrels to white-tailed deer, she's transforming her compassion into a lifesaving mission.
Coffee farms with diverse tree canopies in India's Western Ghats are becoming lifelines for threatened birds, giant squirrels, and insects while producing better crops. Research shows these shaded plantations can protect wildlife and boost yields at the same time.
Scientists successfully grew a flowering plant from fruit frozen in Siberian permafrost for 32,000 years, shattering the previous longevity record by more than 10 times. The ancient seeds, buried by Ice Age squirrels, bloomed into flowers with surprising differences from their modern relatives.
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