Q: How can squirrels jump so far? And how do they hold on to tree limbs as they gambol about? A: Squirrels have evolved with several anatomical adaptations that help them with their acrobatics. While ...

Parkour enthusiasts need look no further than up in the trees for inspiration. Squirrels’ aerial acrobatics make the rodents masters of the form, a new study suggests. A detailed look at how squirrels ...

Picking a launch spot, sticking a landing, throwing in a little parkour and recovering from mistakes: Squirrels do it all. By James Gorman Olympic gymnasts stun the world with their performances on ...