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Squirrel
The Eastern gray squirrel is the most common species of squirrel found in Ontario. It is close to 50cm long, and gray in colour. It has a long bushy tail (25 cm long) black or gray in colour with white tipped hair. The eastern gray squirrel has four toes in its front paws and five toes in the rear paws. They litter two times a year and two or three young born in each time. They prefer foods that contain protein, carbohydrates and fats like nuts, fruits, seeds, and other forms of vegetation. They usually nest in trees. They build leaf nests on the top branches or make holes in the tree. They are active mostly in mornings and evenings. Squirrels can harbour fleas, ticks and mites. They can also give painful bites. Squirrels can damage gardens and create fire hazards by collecting combustible materials around or on the structure for dwelling. Sometimes squirrels nest inside the house if they find a way in. |
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