In my backyard pond, i found 2 dead squirrels and 1 dead chipmunk! The pond is small, about 5x5 and 2 feet tall. One of the squirrels had big white lumps all over him! The other squirrel had a few bumps, but not even close to as many as the other one. The chipmunk didn't even have any on him! but what i was wondering, was why were the squirrels and chipmunk in there anyway, and why did the one have lumps all over him? There was a tree above it, so they may have fallen from there, but why was there suddenly 3 dead animals in my pond?! Animal experts out there, please tell me!Dead squirrels with white bumps?
I have no clue why the chipmunk was in there.
From what you describe, its possible that the squirrels had Squirrel Fibroma Virus or Squirrel Pox. I guess it could kill them (and then they just fall into the water) or could render them unable to see depending on the location of the fibromas (tumors) then they fell in. Check out the site and compare the pictures!Dead squirrels with white bumps?
I would definetly get somebody to check that out!They could be carring harmful even deadly viruses...get someone on that immediatly!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Why do squirrels only eat the white part of dried corn kernels?
That's the germ of the corn, the most nutritious part.Why do squirrels only eat the white part of dried corn kernels?
they are racistWhy do squirrels only eat the white part of dried corn kernels?
They have the experience of trying to digest the outer husk. So, the white part is easier on their digestion.
that is the bit they like the best
That's the part with the most carbohydrates.
they are racistWhy do squirrels only eat the white part of dried corn kernels?
They have the experience of trying to digest the outer husk. So, the white part is easier on their digestion.
that is the bit they like the best
That's the part with the most carbohydrates.
What's with white tailed squirrels?
Here in northern Illinois we have had a number of sighting of red squirrels with white tails. I think its because of partial albinism, but I was curious what caused it and why only the tails of several squirrels over a 200 mile radius are only now being seen this year.What's with white tailed squirrels?
The most widespread member of its genus in North America, the White-tailed Antelope Squirrel is most active in midmorning and late afternoon, with a lull during the heat of the day. During winter, it is active throughout midday, spending much time basking in the sun. It hibernates in northern parts of its range, but may or may not hibernate in more southerly areas. This species, like other antelope squirrels, runs fast, with its tail held over its back, and exposing its white underparts. Usually foraging on the ground, but sometimes in yuccas or cacti, it feeds on green vegetation, seeds, insects, and vertebrate flesh, in descending order of importance. Green vegetation, especially evening primrose and storksbill, makes up the largest part of this animal鈥檚 diet from December to May; it eats seeds, particularly those of ephedra, yucca, and opuntia, all year, but in smallest quantities in March and April. Grasshoppers contribute to the diet in spring and summer, beetles in autumn, and vertebrates all year, probably as carrion. The White-tailed Antelope Squirrel usually lives in burrows, but may also take up residence in rock crevices or abandoned burrows of other animals, often kangaroo rats. Burrows are about 18 inches (450 mm) deep, their entrances under shrubs or in the open. Inside are food caches and, near the center of the system, a nest measuring about 5 to 8 inches (130 to 200 mm) in diameter. It uses available material to build a nest, which may incorporate grasses, fur, and bark. Many burrows throughout the home range allow refuge from danger and from heat. Escape burrows are shorter than home burrows, with no nest or food caches. The White-tailed Antelope Squirrel forms dominance hierarchies, which are maintained by visual and tactical cues. Young animals may lie on the ground and face off with one another, and then proceed to box or wrestle until dominance is established. This sparring is accompanied by growls, chattering, and chirps. Greetings are by oral or nasal touching. This species mates between February and June. The mating season peaks in February and March in southern Nevada, though in California it apparently takes place entirely within a two-week period. This desert creature has several adaptations to survive in extreme heat. When exposed to critical temperatures, it will enter a burrow and crawl on the floor with its sparsely furred belly in contact with the ground, which quickly draws out excess heat. While out of the burrow, this species uses available shade or shades itself with its tail, and climbs into bushes where the airflow is greater.
description Upperparts buff in summer, gray in winter; 1 narrow white stripe on each side. Underparts white. Underside of tail pure white, with black-tipped hairs forming narrow black border. Upperside of tail has 1 black band. Ears small. L 7 5/8鈥? 3/8'; (194鈥?39 mm); T 2 1/8鈥? 3/8'; (54鈥?7 mm); HF 1 3/8鈥? 5/8'; (35鈥?3 mm); Wt 3鈥? 1/2 oz (85鈥?56 g).What's with white tailed squirrels?
Red Squirrels are redder in the summer, and in Britain they develop a white tail in summer. The coat of the red squirrel varies in colour with time of year and location. There are several different coat colour morphs ranging from black to red. Red coats are most common in Great Britain; in other parts of Europe and Asia the different coat colours co-exist within populations, much like hair colour in humans. The underside of the squirrel is always white-cream in colour. Red squirrels shed their coats twice a year, switching from a thinner summer coat to a thicker, darker winter coat with noticeably larger ear-tufts (a prominent distinguishing feature of this species) between August and November. A lighter, redder overall coat colour, along with the larger ear-tufts, helps to distinguish the European red squirrel from either of the Eastern Grey Squirrel or the American Red Squirrel.
This is what I could gather from a few websites.covergirl
The most widespread member of its genus in North America, the White-tailed Antelope Squirrel is most active in midmorning and late afternoon, with a lull during the heat of the day. During winter, it is active throughout midday, spending much time basking in the sun. It hibernates in northern parts of its range, but may or may not hibernate in more southerly areas. This species, like other antelope squirrels, runs fast, with its tail held over its back, and exposing its white underparts. Usually foraging on the ground, but sometimes in yuccas or cacti, it feeds on green vegetation, seeds, insects, and vertebrate flesh, in descending order of importance. Green vegetation, especially evening primrose and storksbill, makes up the largest part of this animal鈥檚 diet from December to May; it eats seeds, particularly those of ephedra, yucca, and opuntia, all year, but in smallest quantities in March and April. Grasshoppers contribute to the diet in spring and summer, beetles in autumn, and vertebrates all year, probably as carrion. The White-tailed Antelope Squirrel usually lives in burrows, but may also take up residence in rock crevices or abandoned burrows of other animals, often kangaroo rats. Burrows are about 18 inches (450 mm) deep, their entrances under shrubs or in the open. Inside are food caches and, near the center of the system, a nest measuring about 5 to 8 inches (130 to 200 mm) in diameter. It uses available material to build a nest, which may incorporate grasses, fur, and bark. Many burrows throughout the home range allow refuge from danger and from heat. Escape burrows are shorter than home burrows, with no nest or food caches. The White-tailed Antelope Squirrel forms dominance hierarchies, which are maintained by visual and tactical cues. Young animals may lie on the ground and face off with one another, and then proceed to box or wrestle until dominance is established. This sparring is accompanied by growls, chattering, and chirps. Greetings are by oral or nasal touching. This species mates between February and June. The mating season peaks in February and March in southern Nevada, though in California it apparently takes place entirely within a two-week period. This desert creature has several adaptations to survive in extreme heat. When exposed to critical temperatures, it will enter a burrow and crawl on the floor with its sparsely furred belly in contact with the ground, which quickly draws out excess heat. While out of the burrow, this species uses available shade or shades itself with its tail, and climbs into bushes where the airflow is greater.
description Upperparts buff in summer, gray in winter; 1 narrow white stripe on each side. Underparts white. Underside of tail pure white, with black-tipped hairs forming narrow black border. Upperside of tail has 1 black band. Ears small. L 7 5/8鈥? 3/8'; (194鈥?39 mm); T 2 1/8鈥? 3/8'; (54鈥?7 mm); HF 1 3/8鈥? 5/8'; (35鈥?3 mm); Wt 3鈥? 1/2 oz (85鈥?56 g).What's with white tailed squirrels?
Red Squirrels are redder in the summer, and in Britain they develop a white tail in summer. The coat of the red squirrel varies in colour with time of year and location. There are several different coat colour morphs ranging from black to red. Red coats are most common in Great Britain; in other parts of Europe and Asia the different coat colours co-exist within populations, much like hair colour in humans. The underside of the squirrel is always white-cream in colour. Red squirrels shed their coats twice a year, switching from a thinner summer coat to a thicker, darker winter coat with noticeably larger ear-tufts (a prominent distinguishing feature of this species) between August and November. A lighter, redder overall coat colour, along with the larger ear-tufts, helps to distinguish the European red squirrel from either of the Eastern Grey Squirrel or the American Red Squirrel.
This is what I could gather from a few websites.
How often do you see white squirrels?
we have some that play in our trees, I guess they love culdesacs with calm elderly folkHow often do you see white squirrels?
whenever i'm riding the ';white pony.';How often do you see white squirrels?
problem with white squirrels? Racist?
Hmmm.
you mean grey squirrels? :S.
Hahaa, overrun with the grey ones in the UK. We used to have red.
huh? been smoking the reefer a bit lately have u?
whenever i'm riding the ';white pony.';How often do you see white squirrels?
problem with white squirrels? Racist?
Hmmm.
you mean grey squirrels? :S.
Hahaa, overrun with the grey ones in the UK. We used to have red.
huh? been smoking the reefer a bit lately have u?
What can I do to keep the fox squirrels around my house? We have two. One is grey,black and has a white nose.?
We have a lot of oak trees and I put out corn blocks and bird seed. I also put out mixed nuts in the shell. Would they eat popcorn too?What can I do to keep the fox squirrels around my house? We have two. One is grey,black and has a white nose.?
I bet they would eat popcorn. I think they will eat most things like that. Keep the food out, %26amp; they shall be there!What can I do to keep the fox squirrels around my house? We have two. One is grey,black and has a white nose.?
Just keep putting food out and they will stay.
We wouldn't need animal prisons (Zoos) if they would just put food out the animals would stay voluntarily, like cats outside the back entrance of a Sushi Bar.
I bet they would eat popcorn. I think they will eat most things like that. Keep the food out, %26amp; they shall be there!What can I do to keep the fox squirrels around my house? We have two. One is grey,black and has a white nose.?
Just keep putting food out and they will stay.
We wouldn't need animal prisons (Zoos) if they would just put food out the animals would stay voluntarily, like cats outside the back entrance of a Sushi Bar.
Anyone know a website about white squirrels?
http://www.whitesquirrels.com
:-)Anyone know a website about white squirrels?
www.whitesquirrels.ca
its a canadian websiteAnyone know a website about white squirrels?
www.scarysquirrel.org/
:-)Anyone know a website about white squirrels?
www.whitesquirrels.ca
its a canadian websiteAnyone know a website about white squirrels?
www.scarysquirrel.org/
Are white squirrels rare?
I have a ton of white squirrels in our backyard i use to not see any at all but they are tons now. It use to be like oh my god look a white squirrel but its just normal now. Its nothing new to me or my family but are they rare? I live in ohio by the way.Are white squirrels rare?
thats pretty cool actually. I have never seen an all white one. Now we have had some that were brown or gray that their tails went from brown at the base and faded to white. Also have some black squirrels, but never seen a white one. Up in Wisconsin there is about 500 white whitetail deer. They are naturally bred that way. I dominant gene takes over for albinism.Are white squirrels rare?
There is, in fact, one tree squirrel for which a white coat seems to be a characteristic of the entire species. Its an Oriental Tree Squirrel with the scientific name Callosciurus finlaysoni (Callosciurus translates as ';beautiful squirrel';) found in Thailand and other parts of South East Asia. So if you sighted a white squirrel here in North America outside of captivity, its almost certainly a color variant of one of our many native species of the genus Sciurus; in my neighborhood, that would be the Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Most of what follows will be in reference to that species but white coated Fox Squirrels and Red Squirrels have been sighted, as well.
The previous answers already touch on the fact that you've very likely got a local population of albino Grey Squirrels. What's interesting is that there are places in the eastern US where there are local populations of melanistic (black) Grey Squirrels that have been established for many decades. Genetics is cool!
yes white squirrels are very rare. There breed is not though, they are probably just the common squirrel but albino. Every species has an albino race. You probably just got lucky and had to albino squirrels that cary the albino gene and they had little baby squirrels.
Yes, very!!! At least in my part of the country!!!
I didn't know that there were lots of them anywhere, though!!! Good deal!!!
Thanks for sharing that!!! Enjoy them!!!
Aww a little albino family! cute!
yes albinos (white coat/skin) of any species are rare, if you're seeing more than one then the chances are they are all related and breeding so passing on the gene for albinism.
I never saw a white one in my life.
no not at all
thats pretty cool actually. I have never seen an all white one. Now we have had some that were brown or gray that their tails went from brown at the base and faded to white. Also have some black squirrels, but never seen a white one. Up in Wisconsin there is about 500 white whitetail deer. They are naturally bred that way. I dominant gene takes over for albinism.Are white squirrels rare?
There is, in fact, one tree squirrel for which a white coat seems to be a characteristic of the entire species. Its an Oriental Tree Squirrel with the scientific name Callosciurus finlaysoni (Callosciurus translates as ';beautiful squirrel';) found in Thailand and other parts of South East Asia. So if you sighted a white squirrel here in North America outside of captivity, its almost certainly a color variant of one of our many native species of the genus Sciurus; in my neighborhood, that would be the Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Most of what follows will be in reference to that species but white coated Fox Squirrels and Red Squirrels have been sighted, as well.
The previous answers already touch on the fact that you've very likely got a local population of albino Grey Squirrels. What's interesting is that there are places in the eastern US where there are local populations of melanistic (black) Grey Squirrels that have been established for many decades. Genetics is cool!
yes white squirrels are very rare. There breed is not though, they are probably just the common squirrel but albino. Every species has an albino race. You probably just got lucky and had to albino squirrels that cary the albino gene and they had little baby squirrels.
Yes, very!!! At least in my part of the country!!!
I didn't know that there were lots of them anywhere, though!!! Good deal!!!
Thanks for sharing that!!! Enjoy them!!!
Aww a little albino family! cute!
yes albinos (white coat/skin) of any species are rare, if you're seeing more than one then the chances are they are all related and breeding so passing on the gene for albinism.
I never saw a white one in my life.
no not at all
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