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SQUIRREL QUIZ: TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!


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Written by Rebecca Bales — Published: March 16, 2023
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KEY POINTS:

 * The squirrel family is varied and not all members are the same.
 * Squirrels are little rodents with long tails, large eyes, and lean bodies.
 * Squirrels are classified as rodents since they are members of the scientific
   genus Rodentia.

Do you like squirrels? Do you consider yourself to be an expert on these cute
little hairy animals? Now that we’ve got our squirrel quiz, it’s time to put
your knowledge to the test!

This quiz will test your knowledge of squirrels and show you how much you really
know about these fascinating animals, from their habitats and diets to their
distinctive behaviors and traits.

Prepare yourself to accept the challenge and see whether you can become the top
squirrel expert!

 

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WHAT IS THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR A SQUIRREL?

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Sciuridae
Sciurus vulgaris
Sciurus niger
Sciurus carolinensis
Sciurus griseus

 

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WHAT TYPE OF ANIMAL IS A SQUIRREL?

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Bird
Fish
Reptile
Mammal

 

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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SIZE OF A SQUIRREL?

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43-48 cm
14-18 cm
37-42 cm
31-36 cm

 

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WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF SQUIRREL?

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Brown squirrel
Black squirrel
Tree squirrel
Red squirrel



FIVE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SQUIRRELS

One of nature’s most interesting critters is the squirrel. They pique our
interest and arouse our curiosity with their bushy tails, swift movements, and
inexhaustible activity. Did you realize that you might not be aware of many
fascinating facts regarding squirrels?

These animals have many interesting characteristics that make them even more
fascinating, from their distinctive ways of communicating to their impressive
physical prowess.

Here are five interesting facts about squirrels:

 1. The squirrel family is varied and not all members are the same.
 2. Squirrels have teeth that continuously grow.
 3. Even though they are solitary animals, some tree squirrels form communities.
 4. Squirrels play a crucial role in the food chain.
 5. Some squirrels have a diet that is not exclusively omnivorous.

 

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WHAT IS THE LIFESPAN OF A SQUIRREL IN THE WILD?

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4-6 years
6-8 years
2-4 years
5-10 years

 

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WHAT IS THE HABITAT OF A SQUIRREL?

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Deserts
Forests
Mountains
Grasslands

 

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WHAT IS THE DIET OF A SQUIRREL?

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All of the above
Fruit
Meat
Vegetables

 

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WHAT IS THE GESTATION PERIOD OF A SQUIRREL?

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30-40 days
50-60 days
40-50 days
20-30 days

 

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WHAT IS A GROUP OF SQUIRRELS CALLED?

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A colony
A flock
A scurry
A pack
A herd



APPEARANCE AND BEHAVIOR OF SQUIRRELS

Squirrels are typically little rodents with long tails, big eyes, and slender
bodies. Its short, soft, and silky fur is typically variable in thickness
according to the species. They have quite diverse fur colors and tones that
might be white, grey, yellow, red, brown, or even black.

Squirrels can communicate with one another by barking, chatting, screaming, and
purring. They also use body language, such as moving their tails and stamping
their feet, to convey their messages.

When food is scarce, squirrels dig up the nuts. An adaptation is to bury nuts
that they can consume later. In trees, squirrels climb. Squirrels run away from
danger by scaling a big tree.

 

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WHAT IS THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR A GREY SQUIRREL?

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Sciurus vulgaris
Sciurus carolinensis
Sciurus griseus
Sciurus niger

 

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WHAT IS THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR A RED SQUIRREL?

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Sciurus vulgaris
Sciurus carolinensis
Sciurus niger
Sciurus griseus

 

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WHAT IS THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR A BLACK SQUIRREL?

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Sciurus meridionalis
Sciurus griseus
Sciurus carolinensis
Sciurus vulgaris



WHAT TYPE OF MAMMALS ARE SQUIRRELS?

The Sciuridae family includes tiny mammals like squirrels. They belong to the
Rodentia scientific order as well. These medium-sized rodents that scale trees
are members of the same family as chipmunks, marmots, prairie dogs, flying
squirrels, ground squirrels, and tree squirrels.

These animals are not marsupials. They fall within the phylum Rodentia, and the
family Sciuridae includes squirrels.

Squirrels belong to the Rodentia scientific and are technically considered
rodents. These medium-sized rodents that scale trees are members of the same
family as chipmunks, marmots, prairie dogs, flying squirrels, ground squirrels,
and tree squirrels.

 

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WHAT IS THE SCIENTIFIC NAME FOR A GREY FOX SQUIRREL?

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Sciurus carolinensis
Sciurus vulgaris
Sciurus niger
Sciurus griseus





 

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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE SIZE OF A GREY SQUIRREL?

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20-25 cm
31-35 cm
26-30 cm
36-40 cm

 

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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE WEIGHT OF A GREY SQUIRREL?

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300-400 g
100-200 g
301-400 g
201-300 g
400-600 g

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About the Author

REBECCA BALES


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My name is Rebecca and I've been a Professional Freelancer for almost a decade.
I write SEO content and graphic design. When I'm not working, I'm obsessing over
cats and pet rats.

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