This adorable pose can be more than just entertaining to humans. Why do dogs sploot, and when might it be a sign your dog has a health issue? Our pups have a knack for expressing all kinds of dog ...

Inks Lake State Park in Burnet County said it was the first to observe the bright-eyed, bushy-tailed critters laying on their stomach, arms and legs spread out, to cool off this year. "The squirrels ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. A squirrel rests on its belly, its legs outstretched behind it, ...

Which is probably why one woman was cracking up with the very casual way her Pit Bull pup was resting at his doggy class.

Who are they? Squirrels. As climate change is making extreme heat events more common, these bright-eyed and bushy-tailed critters are "splooting" to cope. Splooting is behavior some animals use to ...

Splayed out on windowsills, concrete steps, tree branches, fire escapes, and back porches… what is going on with the squirrels lately? Well, it turns out that this odd summertime behavior is called ...

What looks like a cutesy photo op is actually a climate coping strategy for squirrels trying to beat the heat. Reading time 2 minutes When does a squirrel become a pancake? Answer: Apparently, when ...

Every dog owner has a favorite quirky trait that makes their pup extra lovable. But if there’s one hilarious habit nearly every dog seems to share, it’s the classic dog sploot—and it never gets old.

With much of the southern U.S. under heat advisories, millions of people are being exposed to extreme heat — so don't be alarmed if you see a squirrel splooting. Ugh. Try riding your bike in a suit.