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Squirrel Facts

Sciurus carolinensis, Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 7 articles.

Photo: Dominic Nelson, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Squirrel behavior

Do squirrels remember where they bury nuts? Cache memory
What is a squirrel’s biggest enemy in the wild?
Are squirrels good or bad to have around? Both, really
Do squirrels hibernate? Only some ground squirrels

3 key facts

Since Eastern Grays remain active year-round while many squirrel species hibernate, burying provisions is necessary to sustain them through lean times.
Do squirrels remember where they bury nuts? Cache memory
Eastern gray squirrels fall prey to a long list of hunters, among them American mink, red foxes, bobcats, coyotes and raptors such as the red-tailed hawk.
What do squirrels eat? Nuts, bugs and hidden acorns
In urban habitats, eastern gray squirrels raid gardens, bird feeders and compost piles, and they readily help themselves to trash.
What do squirrels eat? Nuts, bugs and hidden acorns

Squirrel diet and hunting

Do squirrels eat meat? What their diet really includes
What do squirrels eat? Nuts, bugs and hidden acorns

Squirrel reproduction and lifespan

How long do squirrels live? Wild and captive lifespans

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