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 ...

Mark Longo, owner of Peanut the Squirrel, was in Albany this week to support a new law that would protect the welfare of wildlife in human custody.

Black, Red or Dead: How Omaha Became a Hub for Black Squirrel Scholarship Three taxidermied penguins preside over Room 426 in Allwine Hall, standing atop a row of metal cabinets in the back corner ...

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.

Being all black or all white is a rare phenomenon, unlikely to persist in the wild because it’s a selective disadvantage. These animals often have a tougher time blending into their habitat – a ...

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.

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.