The eastern grey squirrel's absent-mindedness is reshaping forests across North America, one forgotten acorn at a time.

Plant a few thousand trees a year, forget where you put a fair share of them, and you have accidentally invented forestry; ...

You’ve likely seen a squirrel dashing around with an oak tree acorn in its mouth. It may be about to eat lunch, or it may be stowing acorns in its pantry for later meals. But where, exactly, are ...

It's fall time and the livin' is easy for central Ohio squirrels. Our furry friends are eating well, and it shows. If you think they are a bit chubbier than normal, you're not wrong. And you may be ...

It's not unusual to see squirrels eating acorns or other nuts, or seeds; they are considered herbivores though they sometimes eat insects as well. But researchers now have evidence that when presented ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. QUESTION I have noticed that the oak trees in my yard and in adjoining yards haven't produced any acorns this season. These are ...