The Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)  and the Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), are the most common squirrels in North America. Native to the eastern half of the United States and Canada they have been introduced to parts of the Western United States and British Columbia. World wide their are 365 species of squirrels! An adult squirrel typically lives alone, but  they will huddle together in their nests during extreme cold weather to stay warm. In the winter, squirrels are most active in the morning hours and tend to stick around their nests the rest of the day. Mating season begins in late winter, so acrobatic chase scenes are more common during this time of the year. Spring through fall, listen for the screeching call of the young in the nest begging for food. In the summer, squirrels are most active in the morning, tend to rest in the afternoon, and then reemerge to forage for a couple of hours before sunset.

Typical litter size is 3-4.

Squirrels can eat their weight in seed in one week.

Squirrel’s front teeth grown 6 inches per year and are worn down by eating and gnawing.

Top speed for squirrels is 20 mph.

Squirrels exceptional  jumping ability can launch them 6 vertical feed and 8 horizontal feet.