Squirrel

Squirrel pic1

Squirrel are typically grey in color, although their undersides may be white. In the wild, squirrels usually live 4-5 years. Although their activity varies slightly depending of the season, squirrel are most active during the daytime. Squirrel live in dens called "dreys," which are usually located in trees and made up of moss, twigs, and leaves. They eat berries, nuts, and plants, however they are opportunistic feeders, meaning that they will often eat other items that they are able to find. Female squirrels can have one or two litters of babies (called kittens) per year, and each litter consists of 2-4 kittens2.

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References:

1) Image is ClipArt from Microsoft Word

2) Baldwin, M (2007, September 9). Speed read: grey squirrel (sciurus carolinensis). Retrieved April 14, 2009, from Wildlife Online Web site: http://www.wildlifeonline.me.uk/speed_read.html#sc