Worryingly low levels of genetic diversity make Scotland’s red squirrels especially vulnerable to disease, a study has shown.

Their lack of diversity could explain why they are slow to develop resistance to the squirrelpox virus. The post Study reveals why red squirrels are more vulnerable to disease appeared first on Talker ...

In the late winter, though, a different story can be told. The hunting is still good. But with virtually no leaf cover and ...

Outdoor writer and photographer Corbet Deary is featured regularly in The Sentinel-Record. Today, Deary takes readers on a journey down the Kenny Vernon Nature Trail.

He has written the Sportsman’s Corner since 1984 and has served as advisor to the Mahar Fish’N Game Club, counselor and ...

Anyone with squirrels in their garden this February has been issued a warning by wildlife experts. Though some gardeners may see the furry grey (or sometimes red) rodents as being pests which dig ...

There's a wide range of bird feeders on the market in a host of different styles and designs. Some offer additional features such as squirrel proofing and such as a larger cage around the central ...

Animal Pictures and Facts Learn all you wanted to know about animals with pictures, videos, facts, news, and more. Composite photograph by Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photo Ark ...

Catnip is a plant that grows in various temperate habitats, including woodlands, meadows, pastures, wasteland, and even along roadsides. It is native to Asia, China, the Middle East, and southern and ...