Eastern Grey Squirrel
This image was captured in Jupiter, Florida
| The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis), or the Grey Squirrel, depending on region, is a tree squirrel native to the eastern and midwestern United States and to the southerly portions of the eastern provinces of Canada. A prolific and adaptable species, the Eastern Gray Squirrel has been introduced to, and thrives, in several regions of the western United States. |  |
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Like many members of the family Sciuridae, the Eastern Gray Squirrel is a scatter-hoarder; It consumes a variety of foods such as inner tree bark, various seeds and acorns, walnuts, and other nuts found in the forests. It will hoard food in numerous small caches for later recovery. Some caches are quite temporary, especially those made near the site of a sudden abundance of food which can be retrieved within hours or days for re-burial in a more secure site. |
| At the turn of the 20th century the Eastern Gray Squirrel was introduced into South Africa, Ireland and England. It spread rapidly across England and then became established in both Wales and parts of southern Scotland. |
| In the United Kingdom, the Eastern Gray Squirrel has few natural predators. This has aided its rapid population growth which has led to the species being classed as a pest and has largely displaced the native Red Squirrel,. Measures are being devised to reduce its numbers, including one plan for famous television chefs to promote the idea of eating the squirrels. |  |
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