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Our site was the victim of a DOS attack and was knocked offline for a couple of days. Apparently somebody in Nigeria really hates squirrels. But don’t worry, just like squirrels, our server has been around since the Oligocene and … Continue reading →

The town of Whistler was named after the Hoary Marmot, whose high whistling call can be heard in the surrounding mountains. Here’s one surveying his domain as he warms himself on a rock. (Oh, and marmots are a type of … Continue reading →

Planting a serviceberry tree is an easy way to attract wildlife to your yard. We have a small one in our backyard and robins and squirrels visit daily to eat the berries. This young squirrel seemed to find it a … Continue reading →

To a squirrel, walking along a high-wire comes naturally. Squirrels are arboreal creatures—tree dwellers—and are perfectly adapted to walking along narrow branches. In a mature forest, squirrels can travel for miles without ever touching the ground, by walking along branches … Continue reading →

The highlight of any trip is the opportunity to see the local squirrels. California is full of enterprising squirrels just waiting to separate you from your hard earned trail mix. This little guy works the botanical gardens in San Francisco … Continue reading →