Western Gray Squirrel Juvenile
Sciurus griseus (juvenile)
Juvenile western gray squirrels begin leaving the nest and practicing movement through oak, pine, and mixed woodland canopies of the western United States. They sample acorns, pine seeds, buds, berries, and fungi while learning where food can be cached. Their behavior is cautious but increasingly agile, with quick dashes to trunks and branches when threatened. A notable fact is that young squirrels must learn safe jumping distances and escape routes before they become fully independent.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Western Gray Squirrel Kit
- Western Gray Squirrel Juvenile
- Western Gray Squirrel