In the natural world, survival is not always about being the fastest or the strongest. Often, it comes down to smart and unexpected strategies. One of the most fascinating examples of this can be seen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Squirrels are abundant in the wild, though they have many predators, including the dreaded rattlesnake. But the small mammals do ...

PINE SPRINGS, TX -- You may want to think twice the next time you want to get up close and personal with the squirrels that hang out in your local park. The National Park Service sent out this picture ...

Squirrels are abundant in the wild, though they have many predators, including the dreaded rattlesnake. But the small mammals do not simply flee their slithering reptile enemies. In a surprising twist ...

California ground squirrels apply chewed snake skin to their fur, masking their scent to confuse rattlesnakes. Squirrels increase blood flow to their tails, creating a thermal signal that intimidates ...