THE SCURRY
Nikki's story
Nikki was rescued and raised in SQRLFather care, then released when she was ready. She is now living wild.
THE SCURRY · INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Nikki
Eastern Grey Squirrel · Sciurus carolinensis
Nikki is a female Eastern Grey Squirrel who was rescued and raised in SQRLFather care before returning to the wild.
NAMENikki
SPECIESEastern Grey Squirrel
SCIENTIFIC NAMESciurus carolinensis
SEXFemale
CARE / STATUSReleased · living wild
SPECIES CONTEXT
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Eastern Grey Squirrel
Where it is found: The Eastern Gray Squirrel is native to eastern North America.
Where it lives: Eastern Gray Squirrels inhabit a wide variety of woodland and urban environments.
How it behaves: Eastern Gray Squirrels are diurnal and highly adaptable.
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