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Hi. Just wanted to say that I ran across this forum by googling information about squirrels. I have 3 cats and a dog that are my children. I think that this forum will be helpful.

Sue

Welcome to the board, sue3pets! You'll soon find that we're a demanding bunch when it comes to pics of furbabies...so if you have some to share, we'd love to see some pics of your kitties and your dog! :D

welcome to the forum Sue, what were you trying to find out about squirrels? I may be able to help you.

Welcome to the forum sue3pets!

Welcome Sue, what is it you were looking for about squirrels?

I wonder why I don't see dead squirrels after they die. I live in a older neighborhood with alot of old trees with alot of squirrels. They have nests in the trees. But I never see any on the ground after they die so does that mean they die in their nests?
Sue

Many probably die from predator strikes and are taken away to be eaten. And like a lot of animals, injured or sick squirrels hide, hoping to heal or recover, and when they die, the bodies aren't in plain sight. I suspect in a city, the biggest mortality factor would be traffic. Crows or vultures will eat the carcasses. Ants, insects, microorganisms...all of them work to utilize a dead animal so the bodies don't lie around for long. :shrug:

Nature doesn't let a lot go to waste. :thumbs up