I was out in my local park the other day and noticed that the bold squirrels were all coming up to me. Luckily I had my camera so took a few snaps.

I thought this could be an ideal opportunity to find out a little more about squirrels and show some of my photos. So here are some facts and some random informations about squirrels.

What do squirrels eat?

My immediate answer to this would be ANYTHING!!! But looking into it their natural diet is a mixture of nuts, berries and fruits. If faced with extreme hunger they will eat insects, bird eggs and pick at carcasses.

Last autumn I actually caught a Squirrel eating a slice of pizza, so we know their city life diet varies a lot!!

How long do squirrels live?

Squirrels live for about 3-5 years in the wild. They can live a little longer if cared for domestically.

What is a squirrels habitat?

The ideal habitat for a standard gray squirrel is a dense old forest with plenty of trees and hollows to nest in and forage for food. Squirrels come to the open parks of the city mainly for food and because their ideal habitat is being destroyed.

What types of Squirrel can you find in the city?

There are many types of squirrel but the most common in North America is the Gray Squirrel. I have also seen black and red squirrels here in Montreal.

I really love watching the squirrels. They run around and make pretty crazy expressions. Many people see them as vermin and they probably are but it really is not their fault.

One of my earliest memory of a squirrel is when one ran up my leg and sat on my head. I was so petrified that I froze and started crying!

Do you have any crazy squirrel stories?

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