Squirrels
Squirrels
are
a
type
of
rodent.
Chipmunks,
beavers,
and
rats
are
also
rodents.
There
are
many
kinds
of
squirrels.
Some
live
in
trees.
Others
spend
their
time
on
the
ground.
Squirrels
come
in
many
colors
and
sizes.
They
have
big
eyes.
Their
front
teeth
are
large.
Squirrels
are
known
for
their
long,
bushy
tails.
Squirrels
are
found
on
five
continents.
They
do
not
live
in
Australia
or
Antarctica.
They
live
in
many
habitats.
They
are
in
grasslands
and
forests.
They
are
also
in
arctic
areas.
Squirrels
forage
for
food.
They
eat
some.
They
store
the
rest
for
winter.
Squirrels
mostly
eat
nuts,
seeds,
and
grains.
They
sometimes
eat
eggs
and
insects.
They
even
eat
people
food.
Baby
squirrels
are
born
in
a
nest
or
tree
hole.
Babies
are
very
tiny.
They
stay
with
their
mother
for
10
to
12
weeks.
Squirrels
can
live
up
to
14
years
in
the
wild.
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Squirrel Classification: Mammal
Diet: Omnivore
Endangered Status: Least Concern to Critically Endangered, depending on species -
Average Size – African Pygmy Squirrel An African pygmy squirrel is bigger than a baseball. -
Average Size – Indian Giant Squirrel An Indian giant squirrel is slightly shorter than an acoustic guitar
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