DEAR JOAN: We live in the hills and often hear tree squirrels in our oaks, screeching and clucking. I’ve assumed they are warning others of predators, but perhaps you have alternate information. Mike ...

Scientists show that squirrels have one ear tuned to the chatter of birds, and act on what they learn from eavesdropping. By James Gorman It will come as no surprise to squirrel lovers — and haters, ...

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 ...