For Love of Capstone Squirrels

January 18, 2022 Written by Cathy Butler-Burnette 1 min read
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squirrel in tree branches
Capstone squirrels are nearly all the eastern gray squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis.
squirrel sitting on wastebasket
Though called the gray squirrel, they actually have brown and white fur blending into the gray, with touches of cinnamon.
squirrel nest in tree
A squirrel nest is made of leaves and lined with moss or other soft plants. It’s quite messy, but the squirrels seem to like it.
Squirrel climbing down a tree head first
Squirrels can turn their feet backward to anchor their claws, making them one among few mammals able to descend a tree head first.
A brown squirrel sitting on a moss-covered tree.
With about 20 needle-sharp teeth, squirrels can gnaw open foods as tough as hickory nut shells.
squirrel at base of tree
While accustomed to people, Capstone squirrels are wild and don’t make good pets.
three squirrels playing in grass
A family of squirrels is called a drey, and an unrelated group of squirrels is called a scurry.
squirrel looking into camera
If you ever get the feeling a squirrel is watching you, it probably is. With many predators, squirrels must be ever-vigilant. Don’t take it personally.