BETHESDA — After years as a backup, Emmitt is flourishing as top dog for Team Weaver.

Vizslas Betty and Mabel live in an area filled with wildlife, and if there’s one thing these two hunting dogs love, it’s stalking out potential prey. These pups pretty much do it all; they hunt, point ...

Flesh-eating squirrels which hunt down and devour voles have been spotted for the first time in the wild. Until now, squirrels were thought to be primarily vegetarian, cramming their cheeks full of ...

Squirrel Hunting: The Ultimate Guide to Chasing Bushytails One of my long-time pet peeves is the habit of framing a squirrel hunt as a simple tune-up for big game season. Truth is, head-shooting a ...

Dove and deer hunters are active this weekend, but squirrel hunters are feeling frisky, too. Squirrel season started May 15 and will run uninterrupted until Feb. 28, 2026. Encompassing all seasons, it ...

Time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I'm joined by Regina Barber and Jessica Yung. Hi, y'all. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hey. JESSICA YUNG, BYLINE: Hi, Juana.