From my kitchen window in Decatur earlier this week, I saw a gray squirrel with a wad of dead leaves and twigs in its mouth scamper up a white oak in the backyard. I assumed the mouthful of material ...

During the cold winter months, squirrels behave like humans do, looking for a warm, protected space to nest. They don’t like the elements and prefer an undisturbed place to take shelter, which is ...

Squirrels are cute out in the wild, but they can be a problem when they move indoors. These rodents can cause anything from minor cosmetic damage to structure fires from their gnawing behavior. It is ...

Q: Why don't I see gray squirrels and chipmunks much during the winter? I know they don't hibernate, so what do they do? I'm concerned. JERRY, Pittsfield A: As town and state officials urge us to stay ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images During the cold winter months, squirrels behave like humans do, looking for a warm, protected space to nest. They don ...