![]() ![]() In captivity, they have been known to live for up to 10 years.Ħ. Survival is largely based on the availability of autumn-winter tree seeds. The average lifespan of a squirrel is 2-6 years in the wild. There are documented instances of squirrels remembering human beings.ĥ. Squirrels are extremely intelligent animals with superb memories. In winter their fur grows thicker to keep them warm and they are able to use their tail as shelter from the rain.Ĥ. Squirrels are active all year round and are very good at adapting to warm and cold temperatures. They also love chowing down on different kinds of fruit and are even known to eat bark and sap!ģ. A squirrel’s diet consists mainly of nuts, fungi and berries. They can be found in the hollow of a tree or even in an attic or barn if the opportunity arises.Ģ. Squirrels are den builders, and they build their dens (or ‘dreys’) out of twigs and branches. Read on to find out all about the secret life of squirrels…ġ. Sure, they bury nuts and steal bird feed, but we’re willing to bet there’s a thing or two about these beloved animals that you didn’t know. Ever wondered what squirrels get up to when nobody is around? They may be one of the most common garden critters in the UK, but squirrels are remarkable rodents and are full of surprises. ![]()
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