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Flying Squirrel Facts: Top Ten Things You Need To Know!

June 21, 2019 By David

I have been interested in flying squirrels ever since watching the Rocky and Bullwinkle show as a kid.  I did a little research and discovered  that there are 43 species of flying squirrels in the world. Most of these can be found in Asia, and only two (Northern and Southern) are native to the United States of America.

Flying squirrels are fascinating creatures and are distinct from their non-flying family members in several ways.  Let’s take a look at some interesting facts about flying squirrels!

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Sugar Gliders vs Flying Squirrels: They Are Both Cute But Extremely Different!

June 13, 2019 By David

Sugar Gliders and Flying Squirrels are both cute little animals that are popular pets.  Sugar gliders looks remarkably similar to the flying squirrels found in the US but in reality, these two animals are extremely different.  Let’s take a quick look at the differences between these two species.

Sugar Glider

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Red Squirrel Facts (Eurasian, American and Fox): What Are The Differences?

June 12, 2019 By David

When I first started writing these squirrel articles I kept getting confused when I was reading about red squirrels.  I was seeing contradictory information about these things and was having a hard time understanding why some people are highly passionate about them.

And then I figured it out.

It turns out that there are three different types of squirrels that are commonly referred to as “Red Squirrels” and there are significant differences between them. [Read more…]

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Squirrels vs Rats: Are They Mammals? Rodents? What Are The Differences?

May 20, 2019 By David

Many people say that squirrels are basically rats that were handed a better deal in terms of cuteness.  While I agree that squirrels are much cuter than rats, the question remains, “How different are they?”  It turns out that rats and squirrels belong to completely different animal Families but they are related in that they are both Rodents.  Here is a look at some similarities and differences between these animals.

squirrels vs rats

Squirrels and rats are distinct Families both belong to the largest Order of Mammals, Rodentia.  All Rodents have specialized teeth for gnawing that constantly are growing.  Both Families exhibit intelligence, problem solving and memory. Other than their teeth and mental capacities squirrels and rats have little in common in terms of behavior, life cycle and impact on humans.

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Three Alarm Pickled Mushrooms

May 15, 2019 By David

My parents came for a visit a few weeks back and my Mom made a batch of refrigerator dill pickles that were pretty dang tasty.  The pickles looked like they were pretty easy to make and it got the gears turning in my head about what would be some other fun stuff to pickle.

I went with mushrooms!

Spicy Mushrooms

Three Alarm Pickled Mushroom Recipe

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Woodpecker Feeders for Sale: 12 Options (Some Are Squirrel Proof!)

May 14, 2019 By David

I love woodpeckers and have been delighted that we have started making and selling woodpecker feeders at The Squirrel Shop!

Here are a dozen wonderful bird feeders that your woodpeckers will love 🙂  The first few products are made by us at The Squirrel Shop but I included other options are well to make sure you had plenty to choose from!  All of the bird feeders listed have a reasonable price and are a great way to bring nature a little closer to your home.

Dual Compartment Deck Rail Feeder for Woodpeckers and Blue Jays

This is my absolute favorite bird feeder that keeps a steady stream of red headed and red bellied woodpeckers coming up to my house.

Rail Bird Feeder With Seed

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A Snake In My Backyard: Why Am I Terrified and How To Better Deal With The Problem?

May 14, 2019 By David

There was a massive thunderstorm in Baton Rouge last week that brought me joy, terror and a BUNCH of questions.

The joy came from watching the new drainage system in our yard work perfectly!  We had a “dry creek bed” and some underground drainage pipe installed and the system does an amazing job of funneling the water out of the yard without washing away the sod.

Dry Creek Bed with Iris

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Ground Squirrels vs Chipmunks: What Are The Differences and How To Tell Them Apart

May 11, 2019 By David

Have you ever been confused between a chipmunk and a squirrel? I know I have. This is especially in the case of certain types of ground squirrels that have a stripes that are similar to chipmunks. However, there are some notable differences between ground squirrels and chipmunks. Let’s take a look at what these are:

Chipmunk

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Five Incredible Facts About Ground Squirrels: These Are Amazing Creatures!

May 11, 2019 By David

If your yard is often visited by squirrels, then you may have encountered these furballs quite a bit. But have you ever wondered which type of squirrel you’re playing host to? This may come as a surprise to you, but there are 269 species of squirrels in the world!

Of course, if you try and learn about each type, then it can become confusing really quickly. Some basic differences can help narrow things down though. For instance, if your squirrel appears to live in trees, then these are tree squirrels. If they spend their time on the ground instead, then you have a ground squirrel for company.

Antelope Ground Squirrel

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What Eats Squirrels? (Predators Include Hawks, Snakes, Foxes and Even Each Other!)

May 9, 2019 By David

Like other small mammals, squirrels are also susceptible to attacks from a wide variety of predators. These predators vary according to the types of squirrels. Different species of squirrels have evolved to adopt various defense mechanisms against predators, but they still tend to make vulnerable targets. This is also why squirrels live longer in captivity than they do in the wild.

Have you ever wondered, “What Eats Squirrels?”  I did and this is what I found!

what eat squirrels

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