Ardent squirrel watchers know that squirrels are not quiet animals. Depending on their environment and activity, they will chirp, whistle, bark, rattle, cry, and so on, but did you know that...
Category: Squirrel Behaviors
Squirrels learn from a young age in the wild to be on high alert for predators. They don’t move in a herd and do things independently or with their young. Generally, they keep a distance from...
You’re on your way home from work when suddenly, you see it—an Eastern Gray squirrel poised in the middle of the road, still as a dog in its pointing pose. It runs forward—then runs back—then...
A squirrel's movements in the environment are characterized by abrupt stops and starts. From afar, this sight might be interesting to watch; it may even look strange. But these furry foragers have a...
Squirrels are small rodents that have a lot of predators, which means they have to stay aware and alert of their surroundings at all times. But what about staring? Why do wild squirrels stare at you?...
Have you ever wondered "what do squirrels sound like?" I was sitting on my back porch the other day and I saw some grey squirrels eating and making some weird noises while they were eating. I've done...