The Probert Encyclopaedia of Nature

GREY SQUIRREL

The grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a predominantly grey-coloured mammal of the family Sciuridae, order Rodentia characterized by a long bushy tail, large dark eyes, short snout with long whiskers. The grey squirrel is found in woodlands and parks with trees where they forage for food on the ground, and nest in a drey built high in the treetops. Grey squirrels are skilled acrobats and are renowned for their games, chasing each other up and down trees, juggling with twigs and performing somersaults and mid air twists. The purpose of these games are to help the animals keep coordination finely tuned, and to perform finely executed courtship displays.
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