Testing What Tree Types Have the Most Eastern Gray Squirrel Activity
Abstract: The Eastern Gray Squirrel is the most common squirrel that is found in and around Florida. According to research, (NSIS, 2015) the Eastern Gray Squirrel nests in the hollow parts of the trees or in nests that they make from leaves up in the treetops. It does the majority of its foraging during the day, usually in the early morning and late afternoon. It travels both on the ground and through the trees. Researchers have seen that squirrels will always be found near or around oak trees because of the acorns. For this experiment the Eastern Gray Squirrel will be watched and studied to see if there is more squirrel activity found in oak trees rather than pine trees. The Hypothesis is: There is more squirrel activity in oaks trees rather than pine trees.
Introduction:
(Background Info & Research Question or Hypothesis)…show more content… The Eastern Gray Squirrel is the most common squirrel that is found in and around Florida as seen in Figure 2. The Eastern Gray Squirrel is usually found in wooded, urban, and suburban areas around the state. (Land Mammals, 2015) It is a member of the Rodent Family and spends the majority of its life in trees. It most commonly has a light to dark gray-brown color with a white or lighter colored underside as seen in Figure 4 and 5. Sometimes the Eastern Gray Squirrel may be all white or light tan with a white underside. It has small round ears and a long flat bushy
