Like with all other animals in the wild, the squirrel's eating behavior has a reason and a purpose. That reason is survival. These amazing little varmints can adapt quickly to their environment and can even make a meal of plants and mushrooms that are known to be poisonous to humans.
Primarily herbivorous, squirrels eat a variety of vegetation including the most popular fruits and nuts but have also been known to eat small insects and snack foods from an unattended picnic basket. Depending upon their environment, squirrels are known to store seeds, grains and nuts for the long winter hibernation period. In southern regions, squirrels are active year round as my bird feeders can attest to.
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BEHAVIORS OF SQUIRRELS
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