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Squirrel is the common name for rodents of the family Sciuridae (from Greek skia "shadow" and oura "tail" i.e. "tail that casts a shadow"). In everyday speech in the English-speaking world it usually refers to members of the genera Sciurus and Tamiasciurus. These typical members of the family are tree squirrels with large bushy tails, and are indigenous to Europe, Asia and the Americas. Similar genera are found in Africa. However, the Sciuridae also include flying squirrels, and ground squirrels such as the chipmunks, prairie dogs, and woodchucks. The unrelated family Anomaluridae also have "squirrel" in their common name, though they are usually referred to as "scaly-tailed flying squirrels". The word squirrel comes from the Old French esqurial, which itself comes from the Vulgar Latin word scuriolus (squirrel).
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Typical squirrels include the European Red Squirrel Sciurus vulgaris, the Fox Squirrel S. niger, the Eastern Gray Squirrel S. carolinensis, the Western Gray Squirrel S. griseus, the Douglas Squirrel Tamiasciurus douglasii, and the American Red Squirrel Tamiasciurus hudsonicus. More on [ Squirrel ]
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ahh today i can breathe despite the world being full of squirrels..
JaneeG (Jane) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:57:30 -0000
ahh today i can breathe despite the world being full of squirrels..
dear diary... i hate squirrels...
prettyy_INpink (BriAnna Denise) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:54:30 -0000
dear diary... i hate squirrels...
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somalush (Lush on SomaFM) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:49:11 -0000
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so apparently we have rare white albino squirrels! lmao.SWEET NUTS :D!
ItsAshleyNachos (ItsAshleyNachos) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:46:50 -0000
so apparently we have rare white albino squirrels! lmao.SWEET NUTS :D!
smoked my econ test and got out 45 minutes early. now im going to wait for my ride while i feed these squirrels corn nuts.
Sxenotsexy (Salvador Fernandez) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:46:00 -0000
smoked my econ test and got out 45 minutes early. now im going to wait for my ride while i feed these squirrels corn nuts.
@TMNTabb don't forget, worrying the squirrels will not be tolerated either!
Defmytones (Justin Moore) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:36:17 -0000
@TMNTabb don't forget, worrying the squirrels will not be tolerated either!
AJ's Tire Squirrel House - Information about squirrel houses constructed from used tires.
Meta Description: [ A J's Squirrel House,we sell squirrel houses made to last for many years to come and you can hang them without the need of a ladder. ]
Bilka's Squirrel Page - Information on how they use their tails, funny stories, pictures, and links.
Meta Description: [ Info on squirrels ]
Boo-Boo Inc Squirrel World - Home of Boo-Boo the Squirrel, Vice President of Public Relations for his own corporation.
Meta Description: [ Meet Boo-Boo The Squirrel, who is V.P. of Public Relations for his own corporation, and explore his Squirrel World. ]
Long Live Squirrels - The official site of the Squirrel Rights League. Background on various species, and networking opportunities for squirrel lovers. Images, chat, fact sheets, anti-hunting efforts.
Meta Description: [ A page dedicated to one of the most defamed and neglected of all animals. ]
Red Alert - Community-based conservation project dedicated to protect the endangered red squirrel in the UK. Includes tips, photos, a sighting report form and a donation form.
Squirleyworld - Life with a tame squirrel and six chinchillas; information about other animals rescued by the author. Screen saver and calendar downloads.
Meta Description: [ Squirleyworld is the home of Billy and his pals Freddy, Mo, Piggie, Dumbo, Squeek and Skippy ]
Squirrel Feeder - Research project at the University of Glasgow describes testing a method of feeding red squirrels to resist the grey squirrel invasion. Includes a blog, images and links.
Squirrel Sanctuary Inc. - A squirrel specific wildlife rehabilitation collective in New York devoted to orphaned and injured squirrels.
Squirrel Wildlife Rehabilitation - Found an orphaned squirrel? This site can help you locate a wildlife rehabilatator. Site also has photos to help identify baby squirrel ages.
Meta Description: [ Find out what to do if an orphaned squirrel or baby squirrel is found and get help locating a wildlife rehabilitator. Squirrel pictures will help determine the age of the orphaned/baby squirrel you have found. ]
Squirrels R Us - Fact sheets on history and biology of squirrels, including images and links.
Meta Description: [ It is our hope that we can help the public become more aware of their environment, the wilderness around them, and the exotic pet trade industry. ]
The Squirrel Lover's Club - An international organization open to all squirrel lovers.
Meta Description: [ An international organization open to all squirrel lovers. ]
The Squirrel Page - Collection of articles, images, and assorted links. Many outdated.
The Squirrel Place - Lots of information including squirrel history, trivia, FAQ and video.
Meta Description: [ Links to on-line squirrel, and/or squirrel resources ]
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