Squirrels

A backyard drama unfolds as a clever squirrel in Missouri takes on a bird feeder meant for a Mother's Day gift.

There are multiple reports of a squirrel in Illinois dying from a contagious disease that can infect pets and be dangerous for humans, too.

Have you see a big nest like this in Missouri? Despite what many think, it's not for squirrels.

For many in Illinois, this is not a mystery, but it has become a topic again. When you see a big ball of leaves in your tree this time of year, it's not birds making nests. It's another critter entirely.

How can squirrels predict winter weather in Missouri? Look at their nests.

What do the squirrel nests tell us about the upcoming Missouri winter now?

If you'd like to know what the upcoming winter will be like in Illinois, watch the squirrels.

The most accurate forecasters for Missouri's upcoming winter are the squirrels.

This is what happens when you have groceries delivered to your Illinois porch, but there are hungry squirrels lurking. A security camera captured the moment when one resident lost a good loaf of bread when a squirrel nabbed the bag off of their porch.

Those squirrels don't stand a chance.