The Phenomenal Elasticity of a Gray Squirrel’s Body, Brain & Behavior on Friday, July 09, 2010

If you are one of the many backyard naturalists in awe of squirrels' wit and nimbleness, read the article "Nut? What Nut? The Squirrel Outwits to Survive" by Natalie Angier, published July 5, 2010 in the New York Times.

Photo by Ed Berrett, an Honorable Mention in Backyard Bird Shop’s Spring 2010 Photo Contest

“When people call me squirrely,” said John L. Koprowski, a squirrel expert and professor of wildlife conservation and management at the University of Arizona, “I am flattered by the term.” 

The Eastern gray tree squirrel, or Sciurus carolinensis, is a spectacularly successful species, according to Natalie Angier.  She goes on to describe the amazing abilities of gray squirrels, quoting several experts about why these squirrels have flourished in our modern world.

Read about these fascinating backyard acrobatic geniuses by clicking on this link:  Nut? What Nut? The Squirrel Outwits to Survive by Natalie Angier.