General Facts The gray squirrel is the most common squirrel inhabiting over 2/3 of the United States. In general, squirrels come in a variety of colors from pure black to pure white and all shades in between. Squirrels are typically 8"-10" long and 12 to 24 ounces in weight. They are mainly active during the day. They do not hibernate but will typically spend long hours in their nest during the cold winter months. The squirrel's tail plays an important role in communication, locomotion and insulation.
Communication Squirrels are extremely vocal. They bark, chatter, scream, and purr. Flashing movements of their tails, stamping their feet and the way they walk are also modes of a squirrel’s communication.
Habitat Their ideal habitat is a forest filled with oak, beech, and hickory trees which provide food and natural cover.
Diet
Squirrels are primarily vegetarians. The Squirrels' natural diet consists of nuts, fruits, berries, mushrooms and the occasional insect.
Many suburban backyards offer a similar habitat with an added bonus of bird seed.
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