North American red squirrel

The North American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) is a common rodent found across North America. It is smaller than the gray squirrel and has reddish upper parts. Squirrels, in general, are rodents known for their bushy tails, sharp claws, and alert demeanor. They are found in various ecological niches worldwide and include tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, and prairie dogs. Tree squirrels, which are most commonly referred to when people say "squirrel," have slender bodies, long limbs, and furred feet adapted for climbing. Their diet primarily consists of nuts and fruits, but they also consume seeds, fungi, insects, and sometimes bird eggs or small animals. The North American red squirrel is one of three species in the genus Tamiasciurus.12