MINOT, N.D. — The Richardson's ground squirrel weighs less than a pound, is about a foot long and is native to the northern Plains.

MOORHEAD — How does a group of Concordia College researchers plan to help revitalize a rare, fuzzy species in Minnesota? With a little “squirrelnapping.” The small, furry abductions are for a good ...

Squirrels are a common sight you might not think twice about. But researchers like UC Davis behavioural ecologist Sonja Wild say there’s a lot they can teach us. For the last few years, she’s helped ...

The ground squirrel is an active rodent often found in grasslands, where it feeds on seeds, plants, and insects. Its constant foraging helps in seed dispersal and maintaining ecological balance in ...

Indiana has a rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but growth and development have changed some of those fragile ecosystems and threaten the wildlife they support. IndyStar ...

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Three Richardson's ground squirrels appear on July 14, 2025, in a vacant lot near apartment homes in Minot, North Dakota. MINOT — The Richardson’s ground squirrel weighs less than a pound, is about a ...

MINOT — The Richardson’s ground squirrel weighs less than a pound, is about a foot long and is native to the northern Plains. The little creature also is a ferocious tunneler, and it’s exasperating ...

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The City of Minot is currently contending with its annual pest problem, but officials say they are facing difficulties due to competing city priorities. Those little “varmints,” ...

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The Richardson’s ground squirrel weighs less than a pound, is about a foot long and is native to the northern Plains. The little creature also is a ferocious tunneler, and it’s ...

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – More than 2,600 Richardson’s ground squirrels have been removed by 5th Civil Engineer Squadron airmen from Minot Air Force Base housing by deliberately focusing on areas with ...