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How is the ecological niche of a squirrel determined?

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When a squirrel gathers food for the winter, it hides the food in multiple places. Acorns and pine seeds may be stored in hidden piles around the base of trees or underground, and many are forgotten by winter. read more

Squirrels live in most places on Earth, except Antarctica and Australia. The animals live in a wide range of habitats and are commonly seen on both country farms and city streets. There are more than 200 species that range in size from the 5-inch African Pygmy to the 3-foot Indian Giant squirrel. read more

A squirrel's ecological niche is spreading seeds. Its role as a gatherer of nuts, berries and seeds promotes the growth of many plants and trees throughout forests and parks. Squirrels are also prey and provide food for many predators including foxes, coyotes, hawks and owls. read more

The grey squirrel's live in habitats where they are the prey. They spread around nuts of large trees and eat/store them for the winter. read more

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