Eastern gray squirrel

 Eastern gray bear  There are more than 200 species of squirrels living around the world, including species of trees, ground, and flying squirrels. You may find eastern squirrels in parks, your backyard, or in the forests of the eastern half of the United States. Eastern squirrels feed on fruits, berries, buds, and flowers. Like other tree squirrels, the eastern gray squirrel plays an important role in what is called seed dispersal. As winter approaches, squirrels carry their food and bury it in many places, but sometimes they forget the exact place. This helps the environment so that these buried seeds and seeds grow and germinate in the next spring. Blue streaked Lory yellow collared lovebird Eastern grays have a good sense of smell, which they use to find their hidden food. They can also gather information about their fellow squirrels by smelling them.   They communicate with each other by making sounds and gestures, such as tail wagging. When predators such as red fox...