Some see squirrels as adorable, bushy-tailed creatures that run in circles around tree trunks before they finally race up trees to the safety of the branches above to enjoy a snack while taking in the ...

You might not normally think of squirrels as beautiful. They are usually grey or brown, and they are rodents, after all. But that’s because you likely haven’t seen the Malabar giant squirrel, also ...

The mesmerizing Indian giant squirrel might just be the most famous squirrel species on the internet today. Compared to other squirrel species, the Indian giant squirrel (also known as the Malabar ...

During India’s 2026 Tiger Census, a rare Indian giant squirrel was spotted in Lonavala. (Image: X/@atlasobscura) Indian giant squirrel spotted during 2026 Tiger Census in Lonavala forests. Sighting ...

Have you ever paused to truly observe a squirrel? These common creatures possess a wealth of fascinating traits and behaviors that often go unnoticed. Read on as we reveal 10 truly interesting facts ...

At a fossil site unique to the Appalachian region, an international team of researchers uncovered the first giant flying squirrel fossil ever discovered at the recently discovered hotbed of creatures ...

GRAY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Workers at the Gray Fossil Site and Museum made a rare discovery of a giant flying squirrel fossil. This squirrel is estimated to have lived 5 million years ago. Museum leaders ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A giant flying squirrel fossil was found by the Gray Fossil Site and Museum, East Tennessee State University (ETSU) announced Monday. Joshua Samuels, the head curator at ...

Scientists had an idea of what prehistoric Appalachia looked like: alligators coexisting with tapirs, turtles and carnivores that resemble modern-day red pandas. Now, they are adding giant flying ...