No, this isn't an article written for (or by) squirrels – humans can actually eat acorns under certain circumstances. The nuts stem from oak trees, and can actually elicit a mild, nutty flavor.

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(WKBN) — Have you noticed more acorns littered around oak trees than in years past? It’s not your imagination. This fall is experiencing what’s known as a mast year, meaning oak trees are producing ...

Clearly, the gray squirrel was spending only a few seconds on each acorn. The animal removed the cap with its lower incisors, then proceeded to chip away at the outer shell and the nutritious kernel ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Acorns develop in 2019 on an oak tree in Amana. Native oak trees can support hundreds of species of ...

Despite acorns' wide geographic range and long culinary history, few people eat them. But some fans say they're an untapped nutritional resource... Nutritious Acorns Don't Have To Just Be Snacks For ...