If you have a garden or a bird feeder, squirrels often become the enemy. They love to get their grubby little hands all over the tasty treats in there, which can be unfortunate for both the birds and ...

Billions of people on Earth have a beloved pet in their lives, but the vast majority of those pets are dogs and cats. Although these species have been popular animal companions for thousands of years, ...

BRANDON, Fla.—A photo taken by a Brandon woman in her backyard is making people smile across the country. Mary McGowan’s photo of a silly squirrel was picked for one of The Comedy Wildlife Photography ...

BRANDON, Fla.—A photo taken by a Brandon woman in her backyard is getting a few international nods off appreciation. Mary McGowan’s photo of a silly squirrel she calls Stanley brought home the grand ...

Practically everyone is used to seeing squirrels scampering up and down the trees outside, but most people don't consider them as potential pet material—well, at least not until recently. Over the ...

Once upon a time the SoHo store Yellow Rat Bastard used to actually have a few pet rats caged beneath its front window display on Broadway. Those days are long gone, but this morning folks passing by ...

Last week, I watched a 1-pound eastern gray squirrel roll a 10-pound pumpkin across our yard to the edge of our woods. Then, in a matter of minutes, the rodent gnawed off the stem and chewed a hole.