In praise of squirrels big and small. Thanks to the Internet, there is a day of recognition for just about anything you can think of, from beavers (April 4th) to tripe (October 24th). On January 21st, ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) shared a lighthearted post on X on Tuesday, featuring a trio of squirrels splayed flat on their bellies, limbs stretched out—a posed affectionately ...

Squirrels in Texas are "splooting" earlier than usual this year in response to soaring temperatures. While the instinctive sprawl may be downright adorable, its early appearance is a warning sign ...

Texas squirrels are splooting again due to heat. Here’s what it means. We aren't the only ones suffering from the heat. By Priscilla Aguirre, Senior Trending Reporter Updated May 14, 2025 1:50 p.m.

As an early heat wave hits Texas, the weird phenomenon called splooting returns among squirrels. Every year, a cute photo or funny video of the tiny animals participating in splooting circulates ...