🐿️ Basic Facts

Squirrels are small rodents known for their bushy tails, climbing ability, and habit of storing food.

• Family: Sciuridae

• Size: Typically 6–24 inches long, depending on species.

• Weight: Usually around 5 ounces to 2 pounds.

• Lifespan: Often 1–3 years in the wild, although some live longer.

• Diet: Nuts, seeds, fruits, berries, fungi, insects, and occasionally eggs.

• Activity: Most squirrels are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day.

• Habitat: Forests, parks, neighborhoods, attics, and other areas with trees and food sources.

🌰 What Do Squirrels Eat?

Squirrels commonly eat:

• Acorns and other nuts

• Sunflower seeds

• Fruits and berries

• Tree buds and bark

• Fungi

• Insects and other small food sources

They often bury food in the ground and return later to retrieve it.

🏠 Squirrels Around Homes

Squirrels can become a nuisance when they get into buildings. They may enter through small openings around:

• Rooflines

• Eaves

• Vents

• Chimneys

• Attics

• Soffits

Once inside, they may chew electrical wiring, insulation, wood, and other materials while creating nests.

⚠️ Are Squirrels Dangerous?

Squirrels generally avoid people and aren't aggressive. However, wild squirrels can bite or scratch if they feel threatened. They can also cause property damage when nesting inside structures.

If a squirrel appears sick, unusually aggressive, or disoriented, avoid touching it and contact a qualified wildlife professional.

🐿️ Interesting Facts

• Squirrels use their tails for balance, communication, and insulation.

• They have strong front teeth that continuously grow, which is why they frequently gnaw on objects.

• Some squirrels can jump several feet between trees.

• Squirrels have an excellent sense of smell that helps them locate buried food.

• They play an important role in forests by accidentally planting seeds and nuts that they fail to recover.