A Profile on Red Squirrels When you look out your window and see a squirrel, chances are that it is a grey squirrel, even if it appears reddish in color. These are the most prolific of squirrels in America, but they are far from the only kind. Today, we are taking a closer look at…
There are five species of squirrels found in the state of Wisconsin: gray, fox, red, and southern and northern flying squirrels. All are very visible and very abundant in our area, except for the nocturnal flying squirrels that are rarely seen. Squirrels can be cute to watch, but can also be responsible for stripping bark…
Have you ever seen a blonde raccoon? How about a black squirrel? Did you know that both of these colorations are caused by a mutated gene? It all has to do with melanin. Melanin is what causes color in mammals. Whether it’s eye color, hair color, or skin color, melanin is responsible for it all.…
If you’ve seen National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, you likely will get the reference, and remember the iconic scene of the squirrel in the over-large and straight-out-of-the-forest Christmas tree in the Griswold’s living room, and the panic that it caused. But did you know that during the winter, squirrels are one of the most problematic animals…
“Stay who you are. Not a perfect soldier, but a good man.” -Captain America My 12-year old son, Colin, is obsessed with all things superhero, in particular Marvel’s Avengers. It’s not the lengthy action sequences or the mind-blowing special affects that he loves so much. It’s merely the fact that the Avengers run into situations…
Well the winter weather is hitting us hard here in southeastern Wisconsin and the month of February has come and gone which can mean only one thing! Raccoons and squirrels will soon be entering your homes through attics, chimneys, soffits, vent fans, garages etc. Our phones will soon start ringing off the hook with calls…
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