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Squirrels are cute furry little mammals that climb trees, scamper about in our local parks or backyards and amuse us with their antics. Here are a few interesting facts about squirrels.
There are about three-hundred varieties of squirrels.
The average lifespan of a squirrel is ten to twelve years.
A squirrel's brain is about the size of a walnut.
Squirrels chew on tree branches to sharpen and clean their teeth.
Squirrels typically live in trees.
Gray squirrels are considered to be living fossils because they haven't changed much in 37 million years.
Squirrels are usually born in the early spring.
Squirrels communicate through a series of chirps.
Squirrels will sometimes make nests in fallen leaves.
An interesting fact that most people are not aware of is that squirrels can run at speeds up to twenty miles per hour.
The gray squirrel can be up to three times as large as the red squirrel.
Squirrels need approximately two pounds of food per week. Their diet mainly includes nuts, acorns, fruit, mushrooms, wheat and bird's eggs. They will also eat leaves, berries, seeds, corn and insects.
The owl, fox, wildcat, hawk, raccoon and opossum are among the squirrel's natural predators.
Squirrels are most active in late winter when the mating season begins.
Baby squirrels do not have teeth or hair. They are blind for the first six to eight weeks of life.
Adult squirrels normally live alone but are not unsocial when it comes to sharing their nests with visitors especially in the winter months.
Gray squirrels come in many colors, mostly shades of brown but solid black or solid white as well.
When a squirrel makes its home in a treetop it is commonly referred to as a drey and may consists of two rooms and even a nursery.
Squirrels belong to the order Rodentia which is the largest group of living mammals.
Squirrels retire to their nests before dark and will rarely leave the nest after dark.
The sweat glands of a tree squirrel are located on their feet.
When a squirrel senses danger its first instinct is to stand motionless.
Although they are considered grainivores squirrels will eat almost anything.
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Squirrel - Desktop Nexus AnimalsDownload free wallpapers and background images: Squirrel. Desktop Nexus Animals background ID 148155. Squirrels are cute furry little mammals that climb trees, scamper about in our local parks or backyards and amuse us with their antics. Here are a few interesting facts about squirrels.
There are about three-hundred varieties of squirrels.
The average lifespan of a squirrel is ten to twelve years.
A squirrel's brain is about the size of a walnut.
Squirrels chew on tree branches to sharpen and clean their teeth.
Squirrels typically live in trees.
Gray squirrels are considered to be living fossils because they haven't changed much in 37 million years.
Squirrels are usually born in the early spring.
Squirrels communicate through a series of chirps.
Squirrels will sometimes make nests in fallen leaves.
An interesting fact that most people are not aware of is that squirrels can run at speeds up to twenty miles per hour.
The gray squirrel can be up to three times as large as the red squirrel.
Squirrels need approximately two pounds of food per week. Their diet mainly includes nuts, acorns, fruit, mushrooms, wheat and bird's eggs. They will also eat leaves, berries, seeds, corn and insects.
The owl, fox, wildcat, hawk, raccoon and opossum are among the squirrel's natural predators.
Squirrels are most active in late winter when the mating season begins.
Baby squirrels do not have teeth or hair. They are blind for the first six to eight weeks of life.
Adult squirrels normally live alone but are not unsocial when it comes to sharing their nests with visitors especially in the winter months.
Gray squirrels come in many colors, mostly shades of brown but solid black or solid white as well.
When a squirrel makes its home in a treetop it is commonly referred to as a drey and may consists of two rooms and even a nursery.
Squirrels belong to the order Rodentia which is the largest group of living mammals.
Squirrels retire to their nests before dark and will rarely leave the nest after dark.
The sweat glands of a tree squirrel are located on their feet.
When a squirrel senses danger its first instinct is to stand motionless.
Although they are considered grainivores squirrels will eat almost anything.
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