As far as why we gravitate toward differently colored animals, the researchers point out that humans have a long history of prejudice and predilection when it comes to animals’ coats — whether it’s ...

Brookfield Zoo Chicago just got a whole lot cuter thanks to a new baby squirrel monkey, and he's ready to meet his new ...

An Upstate New York man fears his pet squirrel was decapitated after state agents seized the rodent from his home – as a funeral is set for the internet-famous creature. P’Nut’s grieving ...

The scariest thing about a black cat may be the way superstition and tradition shape people’s perceptions and prejudices about animals based solely on their color.

For 15 years, UNO students have tackled a strange homework assignment: go out and count squirrels. It’s helped launch careers and fueled research into Omaha’s growing black squirrel population.

What may be scariest about a spooky black cat is the way superstition and tradition shape people's perceptions and biases about animals based only on their color.

The long-awaited rabies results of Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the raccoon have been shared: both animals tested negative, a county official says.

— An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut was euthanized after state authorities seized the beloved pet during a raid on his caretaker's home, authorities said Friday.

A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed Saturday that New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal “won’t go unheard.” ...

Immediately after seeing the black squirrel, Geletei texted her mom as the two share a love of animals and nature. That's when Geletei found out how rare a black squirrel sighting can be.