Work out what kind of squirrel you are looking at.
Start with the species directory, compare body shape, range and habitat, and move into individual species profiles when you have a likely match.
SQUIRRELS · KNOWLEDGE · CARE · COMMUNITY
Squirrel knowledge
built around real squirrels.
Start with the real squirrels behind SQRLFather, then move outward into species identification, natural history, behavior, diet, rescue, rehabilitation, long-term care, photography, video and community. The goal is one connected place where a quick question can lead naturally into deeper information.
Tree · Flying · GroundProfiles, species references, guides, media and community in one connected site.
START WITH WHAT YOU NEED
Three main paths through SQRLFather
The site is organized by purpose. Choose the path that matches what brought you here, then move naturally into related information.
01 · THE INDIVIDUALS
Squirrels
Meet The Scurry through individual profiles with names, species, known dates and available photographs kept separate from species-wide reference material.
Meet The Scurry →
02 · UNDERSTAND THEM
Learn
Species identification, biology, behavior, habitat, diet, communication, adaptations and natural history.
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03 · PRACTICAL HELP
Guide
Rescue and rehabilitation pathways, care and husbandry, health information, legal research and source standards.
Open Guide →THE SQUIRREL FAMILY AT A GLANCE
Tree, flying and ground squirrels live very different lives.
SQRLFather uses these broad browsing groups to help you get oriented quickly. They are useful starting points, not a replacement for scientific classification.
TREE SQUIRRELS
Life above ground
Climbing specialists that use trunks, canopies, cavities and dreys. Explore species ranging from familiar gray and fox squirrels to giant squirrels around the world.
Explore tree squirrels →
FLYING SQUIRRELS
Gliding after dark
Mostly nocturnal squirrels with a patagium that turns leaps between trees into controlled glides. Their habitat, social behavior and care needs can differ sharply from tree squirrels.
Explore flying squirrels →
GROUND SQUIRRELS
Burrows, colonies and seasons
Ground squirrels include burrowers such as ground squirrels, chipmunks, prairie dogs and marmots. Social systems, dormancy and habitat vary widely across the group.
Explore ground squirrels →GO DEEPER WHEN YOU NEED TO
Built for quick answers and long reads.
You can use SQRLFather as a simple starting point or follow the links into increasingly detailed reference and practical material.
Connect behavior to biology and habitat.
Learn how squirrels communicate, cache food, use space, reproduce, adapt to seasons and fit into larger ecosystems.
Use the Guide when the question becomes practical.
Rescue, rehabilitation and husbandry are separated from general natural history so high-risk information is easier to find and easier to source.
Photos, videos and community add the real-world layer.
See The Scurry, browse approved community media, watch SQRLFather videos and submit your own squirrel media for review.
THE SQUIRRELS BEHIND THE SITE
Meet some of The Scurry
The individual profiles keep SQRLFather grounded in real squirrels and documented details rather than being only a reference library.
OBSERVE · IDENTIFY · UNDERSTANDKNOWLEDGE THAT CONNECTS
Go from a squirrel you see to the information you need.
Start with identification, move into species and natural history, then use the Guide when the question becomes practical.
WATCH & SEE
Photos and video are part of the knowledge base
Use media to see behavior, body details, habitats and the squirrels themselves. Community submissions live alongside SQRLFather media after review.
BEYOND THE REFERENCE PAGES
Community, Store and ways to contribute
See community supporters and memberships, browse custom squirrel items, or contribute directly or simply by participating and sharing.