Fox Squirrel
They can be found along the sides of streams or in urban woodlands, as long as they have large trees with cavities or holes in them for building nests to raise their young.
They are omnivores - eating plant matter, insects, birds and carrion. During fall they eat much more than they need so they can accumulate a large store of body fat to help them get through the winter.
They are prey for large hawks, owls, and sometimes snakes.
They are scatter hoarders, which means they hide small amounts of food in various locations and go back to find it later. They often bury seeds and forget them - these seeds are likely to sprout where they are placed.
They live in small family groups and have two litters of 2-5 (called “kits”) each year, one in spring and one in early summer. The kits become independent at 3 months old.
They communicate using scent, behavior, and a variety of sounds, including barks, chatters, distress screams, and high -pitched whines.