Getting Squirrelly Facts
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- There are over 200 species of squirrels.
- The smallest squirrel is only around 5 inches from nose to tail, while the biggest is nearly 3 feet.
- Squirrels gnaw on wood to wear down their front teeth, which never stop growing.
- While some squirrels live in trees others live underground.
- Some squirrels will warn each other of danger by whistling.
- Squirrels will eat everything from nuts to bark and even baby birds.
- Flying squirrels can glide over 150 feet.
- Cannibalism has been observed in some squirrel species!
- Eastern Grey squirrels are native to North America.
- Some species of squirrel, including the Eastern gray squirrel, are adept swimmers.
- Tree squirrels build and rest in nests called dreys.
- The grey squirrel is a globetrotter and has been introduced to South Africa, Ireland and England.
- In some regions Grey squirrels are considered a pest for displacing Red Squirrels.
- Squirrels can be bought for consumption in the United Kingdom.
- Squirrels are born "naked" with no fur.
