Sciurus carolinensis
Location: Nesting in oaks, roam the yard. Frequent the feedlot in winter, playing in the white pine and blue spruce
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Although the gray squirrel is found in parks and yards, woodlands are its preferred habitat. It builds its den in tree branches, inside a hollow trunk, or in an empty birds nest. It usually lines the nest with moss, thistledown, dried grass, and feathers and builds a cover. A gray squirrel will build several nests or dens and use them all. When a female has young, the nest is theirs alone, but winter nests are often shared to generate warmth. Link photo photo photo Genus: Sciurus (squirrels, chipmunks, woodchucks) Family: Sciuridae (squirrels) Order: Rodentia (rodents) Class: Mammalia (Mammals) Phylum/Division: Chordata (Spinal chorded) Kingdom: Animalia (Animals) |