The American red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) is a small, territorial rodent known for its rust-red to gray-red back and white belly. It is an agile climber, using its sharp claws and long tail for balance in trees. These squirrels are highly vocal and aggressive in defending their territory, and they cache food, such as conifer cones, for winter. #wildlife #naturelovers #lovewildlife #nature #squirrel #naturephotography #wildlifephotography | Kelly Lynn Mitchell

Our young squirrel in care has started caching — that adorable (and very important!) behavior of hiding food for later. In the wild, caching is a key survival skill. As fall sets in, squirrels instinctively start gathering and burying nuts, seeds, and other treats to prepare for the colder months ahead. This behavior isn’t just about food storage — it helps them exercise memory, develop independence, and even plays a role in forest health when forgotten seeds sprout into new trees! 🌳 Seeing a r

Nuts the squirrel 🐿️ or just nuts 😂 Heather has fully immersed herself in her red squirrel conservation project 🥜 For the slightly more serious version, check our video below 🐽 | Whitehouse Farm