Are you struggling to keep squirrels out of your bird feeders? Don't blame yourself. The gutsy rodents are excellent climbers and jumpers, for whom most feeder poles pose no serious obstacle in ...

Just as it nears the destination, the flying squirrel gives an upward jerk of the tail to land, head upward. Fleshy pads on the feet cushion the shock of impact, and sharp claws clasp the bark. By ...