SKEDADDLE BLOG

Squirrels are common neighborhood wildlife. People are used to seeing the furry, bushy-tailed critters scurrying about. Still, for as common a sight as the animal is, many people don’t know much about some of their most common behaviors, such as sleeping. Like all animals, squirrels need sleep, but when and where do they get it?… Continue reading

Squirrels depend on trees as sources of food and places to hide from predators. They travel from place to place partly by jumping from tree to tree, which leaves them less vulnerable while in transit than if they were to scamper from place to place over the ground. If you have trees on your property,… Continue reading

Your alarm goes off. As you wipe the sleep from your eyes, you think you hear scratching noises. Upon investigating, you find the noise is coming from inside your exterior bedroom wall. There is likely an animal living in the cavity, and as it is daylight, it is most likely a squirrel. Still, before you… Continue reading

Squirrels are known for a particular pattern of behavior: twitching, hyperalertness, and jerky movements. The pattern is so iconic that when a human being displays similar behaviors, people refer to him or her as acting “squirrely.” Why do squirrels act the way they do, and why is squirrel removal so important if they have infiltrated your… Continue reading

Squirrels’ behavior is often mystifying to humans. They climb into the attics of homes, requiring professional squirrel removal. They dart around in front of cars. They chase each other around backyards, parks, and other outdoor areas. Some people are amused by the chasing behavior, while others may be unnerved by it, thinking that the aggressive… Continue reading

Though there are 289 species of squirrels in the world, and of those, 65 live in the United States. Most people equate the name squirrel with the fluffy-tailed, pointy-eared, acorn-eating critter that scurries up trees and across electric wires. Believe it or not, these squirrels make up the minority of squirrel species in this country.… Continue reading

Humans and squirrels can get along very well as long as a healthy distance is maintained between the two. However, although squirrels may be wary of humans, they can be attracted to human homes because of the promise of warmth and safety offered beneath their roofs. Unfortunately, the tree-dwelling rodents can cause extensive damage if… Continue reading

Squirrels are abundant in U.S. parks and neighborhoods, but most people don’t know a lot about these animals. Many people don’t notice squirrels for much more than their voracious appetites and their ability to invade attics. However, this diverse family of rodents can be incredibly resourceful and adaptive and play an essential role in the… Continue reading

Cats say “meow” and dogs say “woof” — or at least this is what you teach your infant. But what does it mean when a squirrel barks? Squirrels aren’t known to frequent the pages of board books with their unique and instantly recognizable animal sounds, but they do have a few interesting sounds of their… Continue reading

In many regions throughout North America, squirrels are ubiquitous. Whether you live near a major city or in a rural area, you usually don’t have to go very far to find one of these hyper little critters. While they can be amusing to watch, squirrels are not always as chipper as they seem. In fact,… Continue reading

We have all seen the reports of the positive effects COVID-19 has had on wildlife. Animals wander freely onto golf courses, into parks and sometimes right in the middle of town. Taking humans out of the picture gives bears, foxes, wild cats and other elusive creatures the opportunity to roam freely without fear of interference… Continue reading