Visual Findings:

Body length is approximately 25 cm plus 22 cm of tail. Weight is around 500 gm; with both sexes similar size.

The body is adapted for climbing and jumping, with sharp claws for gripping and a long bushy tail for balance

Habitat Findings:

Grey squirrels build nests (dreys) of twigs and leaves in the forks of trees and they may also use tree hollows known as dens

Consumption Findings:

Grey squirrels will eat a wide range of items from nuts, fruit buds and shoots to fungi, birds’ eggs and nestings

Extra Information:

There are two breeding seasons in a year. The first litters are born in February and March after a gestation period of 45 days.

Second litters are born in June and July and leave the nest in August and September. Litters average 3 to 4 young