My six-year-old daughter jumped up and down with excitement, her eyes sparkling as she motioned toward the gray squirrel lying at the base of a cedar tree. “I got it! I got my first squirrel,” she ...

For many years, squirrels have been viewed as a nuisance. They scavenge gardens, steal seeds from bird feeders, and sometimes find their way into houses. Despite their mischievous nature, the fact is ...