Squirrel Habitats by: Desean, Maddison, and Max

Squirrels live on every continent except Antarctica and Australia.

-Squirrels can be found near tree filled areas near fresh water.

-They also like to live near nut bearing trees.

- Squirrels live in different areas depending on the season.

-They have summer homes and winter homes called dreys.

-Their homes are made of twigs and leaves.

- Winter homes are sturdier than summer homes.

- Squirrels prefer oak-hickory hardwood trees over coniferous trees.

- They line their nests with moss plants, thistledown, dried grass, and feathers.

-If they don’t live in forests they usually live in town gardens or parks.

-Squirrels also live in tree cavities. -It is common for squirrels to have second and third homes.

-Their large summer homes are camouflaged by foliage.

- Spiders, mites, ticks, centipedes and fleas also accompany squirrels in their nests.

-Squirrels are not found in open grasslands and deserts.

-During winter storms squirrels may not leave their nest for days.

- If a squirrel’s nest gets invaded by fleas or other parasites it will move to a new nest.

- Squirrels do require trees with nesting cavities.

- Squirrels prefer to live where there is a lot of food.

- In the winter when nesting time is over squirrels live in tree trunk holes to stay warm.