Squirrels

Squirrels

A community portal about Squirrels with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Squirrel is the common name for rodents of the family Sciuridae. In everyday speech in the English -speaking world, it usually refers to... [more]

A community portal about Squirrels with blogs, videos, and photos. According to Wikipedia.org: Squirrel is the common name for rodents of the family Sciuridae. In everyday speech in the English -speaking world, it usually refers to members of the genera Sciurus and Tamiasciurus. These typical members of the family are tree squirrels with large bushy tails, and are indigenous to Europe, Asia and the Americas. Similar genera are found in Africa. However, the Sciuridae also include flying squirrels, and ground squirrels such as the chipmunks, prairie dogs, and woodchucks. The unrelated family Anomaluridae also have "squirrel" in their common name, though they are usually referred to as "scaly-tailed flying squirrels". The word squirrel comes from the Old French esqurial, which itself comes from the Vulgar Latin word scuriolus. The pronunciation of this animal's name varies. The British way uses a short "i". The American pronunciation can rhyme either with "curl" or with "Merril", varying regionally.

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Written by RobbRussell on
Today is a little known holiday “Squirrel Appreciation” Day. If it was not for an email today from Havahart I would of missed it! If it were not for the squirrel a very important segment of my industry would be lacking. Me & Two Nuisance Captive Squirrels I have a lot to thank squirrels for being one of the biggest pest many in North America experience in their homes is the Gray Squirrel as they invade homes, chew wires and wake up potential customers taking residence above in their attics.Thanks to the squirrel many NWCO’s nationwide stay busy trying to stay one step ahead ... Read Full Story
Written by Geosmythe on
I loved Rocky the Squirrel, but now there is news that squirrels have been indicated in a spy ring in Iran. Be afraid - be very afraid! In further news of the horrifying threat that squirrels pose to humanity, Iran has claimed 14 squirrels found near the nation's borders were spies. more on this new threat to world peace! Why do people always blame poor animals for these kind of covert black operations. Natasha and Boris might have had something to do with a spy ring in Iran, but not Rocky-never Rocky! Read Full Story
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I'm so sorry I missed this - so I'll put a reminder for myself for last year! Pop over for more information and for "Frequently Asked Questions about squirrels". Also the state wild game animal of Kentucky! Read Full Story
Written by kylekeeton on
Hello, I was drinking my morning cup of coffee and was remembering the pictures that I took of one crazy looking Squirrel. A Ukraine Squirrel. Now in America you have Squirrels, but they do not have these ears. This is one wild looking Squirrel. Just thought I would share this with you. Don't you wish that you had a Squirrel like this? Kyle comments always welcome. Read Full Story
Written by swmichigander on
I miss having the windows open while I work, so Mr. Michigander and I decided that if the ventilation pipe were moved, it might deter Tony Peanut from climbing up to the double windows. Then we could put back the screens and once again enjoy the summertime sounds and smells of our wooded backyard. Last week, the heating and air conditioning men came out and spent most of the day cutting and removing siding, knocking out holes, disassembling, refitting and then reassembling the ventilation pipe roughly three feet away from its original spot--the maximum distance our local building code allows. Still, the vent pipe ... Read Full Story
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* Once the leaves have faded, established clumps of rhubarb can be split to make more plants. Use a spade to divide a crown into segments, each with an obvious bud and plenty of root. Replant them 3ft apart, to the same depth, in a sheltered, sunny spot with well-drained, enriched soil. Water well and spread a thick mulch about them.  
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If a squirrel has been eating your tomatoes, digging up your bulbs or raiding your bird feeder, odds are it's an eastern fox squirrel. Although this rodent is not from around here, it's made itself at home in the Bay Area, especially in the East Bay and on...  
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Squirrels running, digging and raiding bird feeders today in Schenectady’s Elmer Avenue neighborhood owe Richard Kaczmarek and his friends a debt of gratitude. That’s because the boys saved the squirrels’ ancestors during the late summer of 1948.  
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The Rock squirrel (Supermophilus Variegatus) is the largest in size among all squirrels with long ears and a long tail. It is 43 to 52.5 cm (17 - 21 inches) in length and appears grayish or brown in color. It displays three colors; the head is grayish brown, shoulders are grayish, and rump is generally reddish brown, brownish, or blackish. Tail also bears the same color as the back right from top to bottom. Its braincase is not inflated but...  
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