Just a few fun squirrel facts for you
So long as there is enough food, squirrels will typically stay within 2 miles of their den, so this spot is about as far as the squirrel would range from their creek.
There are 22 different species of squirrel found in Canada. Six are tree species, while 16 are ground-dwelling species.
They are found in every province and territory. From the Douglas squirrel in the west to the Arctic ground squirrel in Nunavut to the red squirrels introduced in Newfoundland in 1963, sciurids are as Canadian as maple syrup.
They have multi-purpose tails. Tree squirrels have bushy tails they use to help them balance in high places and as a rudder when jumping from branch to branch. Their tails are also used for warmth in winter and for signalling their mood to other squirrels.
They are eating machines. Some species within the Sciuridae family, such as chipmunks and ground squirrels, have pouches in their cheeks to assist with carrying food for storage or consumption.
They help plant trees. While they can be a nuisance to gardeners thanks to their fondness for flower bulbs, squirrels play an important role in forest regeneration. As winter approaches, squirrels prepare by burying nuts and seeds to help see them through. Inevitably, some of their cache will be forgotten and germinate in the spring.