Story friend meets real animal
Discover Squirrels
Mammal · rodent
Nutmeg is busy and thoughtful — real squirrels are expert climbers who plan ahead for winter.
Nutmeg the Squirrel
Meet the real animal
Squirrels are small, quick animals that belong to the rodent family. Tree squirrels live in woods and parks, running along branches with sharp little claws. In autumn many of them collect nuts and hide them away, then go looking for them again when food is harder to find.
Look closer
Look at the squirrel's claws and tail. How is it holding on? What might the tail be doing?
Animal passport
Animal group
Mammal — a rodent
Where they live
Woods, parks and gardens in many parts of the world
Did you know?
Many squirrels hide food in lots of different places.
There's more to discover: habitats, food, babies, special features, words to discover, a mini quiz, a simple activity and grown-up conversation prompts.
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Stories where you'll meet squirrels
Billy and the Wild Forest
3Billy and the Pawprint Mystery
3. Understand others
Billy and the Wild Forest
4Billy and the Winter Feast
4. Cooperate
Billy and the Wild Forest
7Billy and the Wishing Tree
7. Share
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