What is the diet of a wild squirrel?

Looking to keep a squirrel away from your bird feeders? Aside from investing in squirrel-resistant bird feeders, one of the simplest options is to have a feeder specifically dedicated to squirrels! read more

Obviously, presenting a captive diet that closely matches the wild diet in nutrition and form is the best strategy. Flying squirrels (Glaucomys), ground squirrels (marmotini) and tree squirrels (Sciurus) have some overlap in their diet, but generally eat different things. read more

The Indian giant squirrel is the world's largest known squirrel. It grows to 36 inches (1 meter) long and weighs up to 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms). American red squirrels feed on the seeds of evergreen trees. read more