Squirrels

Squirrels

By Collin Hurshman

Squirrels are a mammalians that are both adorable and clever.  Squirrels are indigenous to North America, Eurasia and Africa. These cute little climbing critters enjoy nuts because there little bodies can’t digest cellulose. Therefore, they eat foods with lots of carbs, protein, and fat. However, they don’t rely solely on nuts, they also enjoy seeds, conifer cones, fruits, fungi, and some green vegetation, and in dire times, some squirrels eat meat.

When squirrels reproduce they make the cutest little babies. These babies, however, are born without: fur, teeth, as well as being blind. Squirrels breed a couple times a year and give birth to a varied number of babies. The pregnancy lasts a meager 3 to 6 weeks. There are many types of squirrels. The Eastern Grey Squirrel, the type native to Missouri, grow to be around 17-20 inches.