Eastern gray squirrel

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/eastern-gray-squirrel

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Sciurus carolinensis
2. What is the habitat?Deciduous and mixed forests, woodlands, urban parks, and suburban areas
3. What does an Eastern gray squirrel eat?They eat nuts, seeds, fruits, buds, flowers, fungi, and sometimes insects, bird eggs, or nestlings.
4. How do Eastern gray squirrels help forests grow?They bury thousands of nuts and seeds, and many of those forgotten caches grow into new trees, helping forests regenerate.

Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance.
Invasive Alien Species: A non-native species whose introduction and spread threatens native biodiversity and ecosystems.
Altricial Young: Offspring that are born in a helpless condition, requiring significant parental care.
Arboreal: Living in trees; adapted for life in trees, characterized by climbing and leaping abilities.