Fox Squirrels Facts
This page provides a few basic facts about fox squirrels, with links to additional detail.
Where Do Fox Squirrels Live?
Primarily eastern United States, but also seen in Colorado, Texas and California.
How Big Are Fox Squirrels?
Largest tree squirrel in America.
Length: 1.5 - 2 feet long
Weight: 1 -2 pounds
What Do Fox Squirrels Eat?
Seeds, buds, fruits, insects, eggs, lizards.
How Do Fox Squirrels Live?
Awake during day, sleep at night.
Two breeding seasons, December and June.
Pregnant about a month and a half.
Typical litter of 2 or 3.
Can live up to ten years and more, but more likely lifespan in the wild is one year.
Who Are Fox Squirrel's Enemies?
Preyed upon by hawks, owls, and nests robbed by snakes.
What's The Scientific Name For Fox Squirrels?
Sciurus niger
Fox Squirrel Facts Video
For a video presentation of basic fox squirrel facts, please see this page.
Additional Detail About Fox Squirrels:
eNature.com
Wikipedia
University Of Michigan
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Fox Squirrel Forum
Visit the Fox Squirrel Forum on the SquirrelBoard to discuss fox squirrels.
Slideshow: Shermans Fox Squirrels
Here's a Flickr slideshow of Shermans Fox Squirrel photos.
Slideshow: Fox Squirrels
Here's a nice slideshow of fox squirrel photos, by Flickr user Ruthie Kansas.
Dont Miss Squarlet!
Don't miss the video of Squarlet, the dancing Shermans Fox Squirrel.
Video: Having Fun With A Fox Squirrel
Here's a fun video of someone playing with their pet fox squirrel. Entertaining!
Video: Baby Fox Squirrels Learn How To Eat
Here's a nice video of some baby fox squirrels having their first encounter with solid food.
Video: Fox Squirrel Feeding
Here's a fox squirrel giving serious attention to his lunch.
Video: Fox Squirrel Defends His Nestbox
Here's a video of a fox squirrel making aggressive noises to defend his nest box.
Video: Shermans Fox Squirrel
Here are some stills and video of a Shermans Fox Squirrel, which is the kind we have here in Florida (not our video). As you can see the Shermans Fox Squirrel is dark, and quite large.
Video: Fox Squirrel Eating Bird Eggs
These folks did a good job of getting video of a fox squirrel robbing a bird's nest in the wild.
Video: Running Fox Squirrel
This video shows a large fox squirrel with black colored head running.
Video: Live Capture Of A Fox Squirrel
These folks seem to be removing fox squirrels from their property with a live capture, and release elsewhere.
Video: Fox Squirrel Feeding In Garden
Here's a video of a fox squirrel eating seeds in a backyard garden.
Video: The Fox Squirrel Peanut Circus
Here's a quick video of a fox squirrel performing entertaining antics to get a peanut on a stick.
Video: Fox Squirrel Facts
This educational video provides a quick introduction to basic facts about fox squirrels.
Fox Squirrels Facts
This page provides a few basic facts about fox squirrels, with links to additional detail.
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