Squirrels do not normally eat meat. They will, when faced with hunger and no other source of food eat bird eggs, insects or pick at a carcass. There are also reports of male squirrels that attempt to eat infant squirrels. While this is true, it is so rare, it is not mentioned very often. Index

Most squirrels eat nuts, seeds, grain, and fruit. By far their favorite food would be nuts, followed by sunflower seeds. Urban squirrel have adapted to eat just about anything, including pizza, luncheon meats and all forms of snack foods. Squirrels have been known to eat bird eggs, but this is a last resort. When natural food is scarce, they will eat anything they can find. Index

Squirrels eat mushrooms, plants, and bulbs, that may be poisonous to humans. This is due in part to their short digestive tract which seems to handle these compounds. Index

Yes. In the countries where wasps originate, a wide range of natural predators have been recorded including invertebrates (dragonflies, robber flies, hornets, centipedes, and spiders), birds (at least 24 species are known to eat wasps, including blackbirds, magpies, starlings) and mammals. In Britain, badgers are the chief predator: they destroy entire colonies to obtain the brood-filled comb. Stoats, weasels and mice also disrupt colonies in the early stages.

Staffords are fairly typical of dogs in general; so they will tend to chase anything that moves. However, it is possible, that with firm training, that they can be discouraged. There are Staffords that live quite happily with cats; there are also horror stories about the same thing. Apply common sense and all should be well. Don't, and risk tragedy.

Squirrels mainly eat nuts, fruits and seeds. If those foods are scarce, squirrels will also eat bird eggs, bugs and even an animal carcass. Squirrels will store nuts in a cache to eat later in attics, wall cavities, chimneys and walls. Squirrels also like to feed on garbage, if they are living near humans. Dumpsters provide an easy and plentiful source of squirrel food.

One way that scientists categorize animals is by analyzing their diets. Herbivores feed only on plants, carnivores on other animals and omnivores on both plants and animals. Some animals, like howler monkeys, are vegetarians. Other animals, like jaguars, are hunters and are known to eat more than 85 species of prey.

Yes. The NAS study did not identify any food safety concerns associated with meat, milk products, or therapeutic proteins derived from transgenic animals.

No. The bulbs and leaves contain poisonous crystals which only certain insects can eat with impunity. They may, however, dig up the bulbs.

No, tree squirrels are active all year round. You may not see them as often in the Winter, since they stay in their nests to conserve body heat.Index

Squirrels do communicate, by making shrill sounds (tchrring). The pitch and the duration of these sounds have meaning to other squirrels. Tail gestures are also a form of communication. The most common tail gesture is the "flicking" which means "get away!" Index

Squirrels do fall, but they use their tail as a parachute and when they land their tail is used as a cushion. They rarely get hurt from a short fall. But they can sustain broken bones, or severe spinal injuries from a awkward landing. Index

Squirrels swim using a "dog paddle" motion, and their tail as a rudder. Swimming is very strenuous for a squirrel, and it's not done unless absolutely necessary. Index

Playfully when they are young, and again later during the mating season. Squirrels are not normally aggressive,&; although they'll nip at other squirrels feeding in or invading their territory. Index

Squirrels build nests called "dreys". They are made of twigs and leaves. The interior is lined with fur, feathers or other soft material for comfort. There are normally two exits in this type of nest, and they're built high in a tree between two strong branches. High enough to provide protection from ground predators, but not too high or the nest will be destroyed by the winds. Squirrels also will build a nest, called a "den", in a hollow tree cavity. Index

Squirrels mate in the late Winter or very early Spring. This time may vary with location, and the weather conditions. The best time to see a squirrel's acrobatic skill is, during the "mating chase". Index