Ground squirrels heat their tails to defend their young against predatory rattlesnakes, reports a study published in the early online edition of Proceedings of the Natural Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

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As a prime food source for many predators, Eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) must always be vigilant. Sometimes they even help each other out. A squirrel's long, bushy, grizzled, gray tail ...

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A squirrel's twitching tail isn't just a nervous habit; it's a sophisticated communication tool. This silent signal warns other squirrels of potential danger and establishes boundaries. When a ...

When ground squirrels wave their tails back and forth, it's apparently meant to send a message to rattlesnakes not to mess around with them — and a newly published study suggests that the snakes are ...

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