habitat
Squirrels are solitary animals and spend most of their lives in the treetops, preferably in mixed forests, as these provide a constant supply of food. They engage in only limited territorial defense. Squirrels are diurnal animals. They do not hibernate, but retreat to their shelters during periods of persistent frost. They live in roofed nests called dreys. These are built close to the main trunk, in forks or branching branches. The basic structure consists of twigs, and the interior is lined with grass, moss, feathers, wool, and other soft materials. Squirrels sometimes use abandoned bird nests as a base.
Eating habits
These cute little creatures with their curious, button eyes are shy by nature. Nevertheless, these small rodents are increasingly seen in gardens and parks. There they generally find excellent living conditions, which are rarely found in forests these days. Life is good near humans: Enemies such as sparrowhawks and hawks do not like to go near humans, and they always find something to eat there. Squirrels are quite greedy animals. Whatever they don't eat right away, they bury for a difficult time. Unfortunately, because squirrels are quite forgetful, they often don't find their hiding places again. Their diet is varied and changes according to the season. In spring, they prefer buds, twigs, and young shoots. Later in the year, they prefer seeds and fruits of deciduous and coniferous trees, such as hazelnuts, beechnuts, walnuts, or fir and pine cones. But they also cannot resist root tubers, mushrooms, and insects. Gardens with trees and berry bushes are just what you need.
