SQUIRREL. Check clues below for confirmation:
| Where Found | A baby squirrel is likely to be found on the ground under a tree, on a rooftop, in a rain gutter, or in an attic. |
| Time of Year | Squirrels usually bear their young twice a year beginning in February, and again in August. |
| Distinguishing Features | Note black toenails. |
Is the animal hurt or sick (bleeding, shivering, vomiting, or has been attacked by a cat or dog)?
GOT A MATCH? Answer the question above. NOT SURE? Return to baby animal photos.
NOTE: See also our Squirrel Page.
From Healers of the Wild: People Who Care
For Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
by Shannon K. Jacobs