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Red Squirrels
The Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus), with its vibrant reddish-brown fur and white underbelly, is one of the most striking squirrel species in North America. Unlike their gray or fox squirrel cousins, red squirrels are significantly smaller, measuring about 7 to 9 inches in body length. Known for their feisty personalities, these squirrels are highly territorial and will aggressively defend their food caches and nesting areas from intruders, including other squirrels. Their high-pitched chatter and tail flicks are unmistakable warning signals to would-be competitors.
Red squirrels are also incredible food hoarders. Instead of burying individual nuts like gray squirrels, they create large centralized caches, called “middens,” often located near the base of trees or in hollow logs. These middens can contain thousands of seeds, nuts, and pine cones, carefully curated for winter survival. Interestingly, red squirrels are one of the few species capable of eating the seeds of conifer cones, which are toxic to many other animals. Their resourcefulness and spunky attitude make them both fascinating and entertaining creatures to observe in the wild.