Squirrels in the backyard

Squirrels in the backyard
Filmed 3-26-23
About
Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa, and were introduced by humans to Australia. Wikipedia
Eaten by: Snake, Coyote, Weasel, Bobcat, Red fox, Red-tailed hawk, Arctic fox, Herons, Northern goshawk, Cooper's hawk
Lifespan: Alpine marmot: 15 - 18 years, Siberian chipmunk: 6 - 10 years
Scientific name: Sciuridae
Higher classification: Sciuromorpha
Gestation period: Eastern gray squirrel: 44 days, Alpine marmot: 33 - 34 days, Siberian chipmunk: 28 - 35 days
Callosciurus prevostii: Eutamias sibiricus