I love feeding squirrels, it’s actually quite therapeutic. But I’ll be the first to admit that the squirrels don’t necessarily appreciate all of my healthy options. Sure they’d love nothing more than a peanut butter sandwich, but, my experience as a wildlife volunteer has taught me this: if they’re really hungry, squirrels will eat what’s …
It’s a common problem: squirrels create holes in certain parts of our homes and make a nest there. They can get into attics, garages, basements, crawl spaces and a host of other inconvenient places. Not only is it bad news for your structure and wires, it’s bad news for a squirrel who chews a live …
When is the Best Time to Seal a Squirrel Hole? Make a Plan for Squirrel Removal Read More »
Depending on where you are in the food chain, you may have evolved to have very special skills that help keep you alive. Playing dead is definitely one such skill that has, no doubt, saved countless lives. We all know opossums can play dead, and I’ve also personally witnessed it with baby bunnies and snakes. …
Do Squirrels Play Dead or Stay Still? How they Evade Predators (Video: Hiding from Hawk) Read More »
Squirrels are super cute rodents who are very active during the day, running around, gathering food, storing food and safeguarding their young. But, because we are usually sleeping the time as squirrels, we don’t know much about what they do at nighttime, particularly how they sleep. So, it begs the question: Do squirrels sleep with …
Do Squirrels Sleep with their Eyes Open or Closed? The Importance of Squirrel Eyelids Read More »
If you have a squirrel in your attic or are just curious about the creatures, you might be wondering what squirrel urine smells like and why they urinate, besides the obvious. Finding someone who knows exactly what squirrel urine smells like is a tough challenge. As you would figure, most people do not put their …
What does Squirrel Urine Smell Like? Compared to Cat & Dog Odor and Territory Marking Read More »
Nature can produce some interesting combinations, especially when certain species interbreed with one another. While it’s possible with some like wolves and coyotes, it’s not common in the world of rodents. But, some people still question whether or not rodents can interbreed, such as is the case with squirrels, rats and chipmunks. So let’s get …
Can Squirrels and Rats Mate? What about Chipmunks? Squirrel Breeding FAQ Read More »
All baby animals pull at our heartstrings. But none so much as that of a baby squirrel. However, unless you’re a pet parent of a squirrel, you may not be familiar with how one sounds. So let’s get to know the different sounds. What does a baby squirrel sound like; especially when it is happy …
What Does a Baby Squirrel Sound Like? Signs of Stress vs. Happy Noises Read More »
There’s a lot we know about squirrels. They bury food, build multiple nests, love eating nuts, very territorial, and of course: they’re really adorable. But, there haven’t been too many studies about their cognitive abilities, and whether or they can remember places, things or even people. In this article, we’ll give our thoughts as to …
How Well Do Squirrels Remember You or Other Humans? (After Release) Read More »
Squirrels are lucky animals. When they fill their cheeks full of nuts, not only is it acceptable, it’s about the cutest thing in the world. It’s an amazing ability and begs the question…just how much can they fit in those cheeks? And can all squirrels do it? We’re going to answer that and more. Plus, …
How Many Nuts Can a Squirrel Hold in its Mouth? Cheek Capacity: Acorns to Walnuts Read More »
It can take years for a pinecone to break away and thump to the ground. And when it finally does: it’s fair game for eating! While many animals must wait for nature to help open the pinecone, squirrels, with their elodont incisors, (ever-growing teeth) can dig right in. So why are we being told NOT …
Can Squirrels Eat Pine Nuts? 3 Reasons Store Bought PineNuts Make Bad Squirrel Feed Read More »
