Urban Wildlife

Smarter Than You Think: The Astonishing Cognitive World of Squirrels

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How Smart Are Squirrels? Exploring Their Amazing Cognitive Abilities

On a walk through the park today, I watched a squirrel meticulously bury a nut, then pause, look around, and proceed to dig it up and rebury it a few feet away. It’s moments like these that make you wonder: just how smart are these common urban dwellers? We often see squirrels as little more … Read more

The Unsettling Sight of ‘Zombie Squirrels’: What’s Behind Those Oozing Flesh Pods?

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Terrifying 'Zombie Squirrels': What Causes Oozing Flesh Pods?

It’s not every day you hear about squirrels acting… well, like something out of a science fiction movie. But lately, reports have been surfacing across the U.S. about squirrels with a truly unnerving appearance: they have strange, oozing flesh pods growing on their bodies. Let’s talk about what’s happening and what experts are saying. What … Read more