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01/02/2023

Squirrel Benefits
Squirrels will bunk in tree cavities, which provide them with protection from the elements.Of course it’s also good to remember that squirrels are good for the environment, too. As one of the most common creatures in towns, cities and suburbs, they provide a lot of benefits to our neighborhoods.

12/06/2022

8 Things Baby Squirrels Like To Eat Most (Diet, Care & Feeding Tips)
The squirrels are quite good swimmers even though they do not swim very much. They also have outstanding jumping abilities and can cover about five feet when jumping vertically and over ten feet when leaping between one object and another. The sprinting speeds of these small animals are also commendable as they have fast speeds.

09/15/2022

Squirrels Are Surprisingly Diverse

The squirrel family is among the most diverse of all modern mammals, with more than 278 species and 51 genera thriving everywhere from Arctic tundra and tropical rainforest to farms, suburbs, and big cities.1 It includes a variety of tree squirrels and flying squirrels, but also many ground-dwelling species—like chipmunks, prairie dogs, and marmots—that may be less obviously squirrelly to casual observers more familiar with bushy-tailed acrobats. Nonetheless, they're all members of the taxonomic family Sciuridae, which is native to every continent except Australia and Antarctica.

09/05/2022

How to Take Care of a Baby Squirrel

Baby squirrels might arguably be one of the cutest babies of the animal kingdom. They’re so tiny, fragile, helpless, and cuddly. If you have found a litter of tiny baby squirrels and mama is nowhere to be found, you might be scrambling around to find resources to help.

Or maybe you are into exotic pets and want to keep squirrels. They can make decent pets for experienced owners. No matter where you are on your journey, don’t fret—we are going to go over exactly how to approach the situation so you can appropriately care for these speedy critters.

08/22/2022

What to do if you find a baby squirrel

Leave the young squirrels in the box for five to six hours (or less time if it is late in the day and becoming dark) and watch from a distance or check back regularly to see if they have been retrieved. If the mother squirrel has not retrieved the young squirrels after five to six hours (or sooner if they are still in the box at dusk), call your local wildlife rehabilitation centre for advice on next steps.

08/16/2022

Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day! Squirrels are easy to love for their cunning personalities and cuteness, but they can just as easily become a nuisance when they turn to your trees for nutrition and habitat. Nevertheless, squirrels play an important role in our ecosystem and we can learn to coexist in harmony!

08/11/2022

Raccoons Are Omnivorous
Raccoons are the classic example of an omnivore. This means that raccoons eat both plants and animals (and, really, anything available). Unfortunately, this can make raccoons a real headache for farmers, gardeners, and homeowners.

Raccoons have also been known to eat seeds, nuts, and acorns. In urban settings, it is very common to find raccoons foraging through dumpsters and eating pet food that has been left outside.

08/04/2022

SQUIRREL IN NEED
Guide for animal lovers: tips for saving squirrel babies

Squirrels have young from January to September, and the babies will usually stay with their parents for up to four months. To find food for the offspring, squirrel parents often have to incur long distances, which often lead over busy roads or urban areas. This is a great danger for both the parents and young squirrels: if the squirrel parents are run over or injured, the babies are left alone - and they need help to survive.

Squirrels in need 'ask' for help
Unlike many other wild animals, squirrels seek proximity to humans in emergency situations. They run after walkers, sometimes they even cling to them. This is neither aggressive behaviour nor a sign of illness! It is just a cry for help from the little squirrel. If a young animal draws attention to itself in this way, you should never ignore it.

07/23/2022

Identifying The Squirrel’s Age

One of the first things that you need to know is that baby squirrels aren’t able to take care of themselves until after they are 12 weeks of age. Up until that point, they will need a lot of care. There are some ways that you can determine the age of the baby squirrel you found.

Newborn - 1 week old: The squirrel’s body will be pink. They won’t have any fur. Their eyes will be closed and they will be about 3 inches in length (not counting their tail). If you found an American red squirrel, it would have a darker stripe on its snout.
2 weeks old: The squirrel will have some fur on its back. However, there won’t be hair on its underside. The squirrel’s eyes will be closed.
3 weeks old: The squirrel will be around 4 inches in length (not counting its tail). The lower, front teeth will be coming in. Its eyes will be closed still.
4 weeks old: The squirrel will be around 5 inches in length (not counting its tail). It will now have fur on its underside. The squirrel’s eyes will be open.
5 weeks old: The squirrel will be around 6 inches in length (not counting its tail). The front, top teeth will be coming in.
6 weeks old: The squirrel will develop its back teeth. It will be able to sit up by itself. The squirrel will be able to hold some food in its paws.
7-8 weeks old: The squirrel will be around 7 to 8 inches in length (not counting its tail). It will have fur all over its body and it will be more active, as well.
8-12 weeks old: The squirrel will start learning how to climb. It won’t be as big as an adult squirrel, but it can live outside safely.

07/04/2022

Squirrels are one of the most entertaining animals to watch. They're so playful and active. And baby squirrels are just adorable. If you hear a high-pitched squeaking sound coming from the ground, look around. You might have found a baby squirrel. If you do see one without its mother around and it is in need of assistance, you may be the only person who can save it, but that should be your last resort. Primarily you should leave it alone, and wait for its mother to care for it. If that isn't an option, the second best action is to find a wildlife rehabilitator to care for the squirrel until it can care for itself - more on that later. Only when the first two actions are unavailable should you consider trying to care for the baby yourself. In that situation I hope this guide serves and a sound basis for your journey.

06/29/2022

Squirrels have young from January to September, and the babies will usually stay with their parents for up to four months. To find food for the offspring, squirrel parents often have to incur long distances, which often lead over busy roads or urban areas. This is a great danger for both the parents and young squirrels: if the squirrel parents are run over or injured, the babies are left alone - and they need help to survive.

05/30/2022

Pictures show how to take care of a squirrel

05/23/2022

Baby Squirrel Ages

05/21/2022

Don't ever do this when you see a squirrel

05/16/2022

05/16/2022

05/16/2022

Raccoons as pets