Sciuridae
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What Eats A Squirrel?
Squirrels have plenty of predators, or natural enemies. They are often attacked by flying predators such as hawks and owls. On the ground, squirrels need to be on the lookout for all the foxes, coyotes, wildcats, weasels and snakes that eat them whenever they get a chance. And some four-footed predators, such as fishers and pine martins, even chase squirrels…
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What Eats A Chipmunk?
Chipmunks are close to the bottom of the food chain, and near the outside of the food web, so a lot of other creatures like to eat them. The chipmunk’s predators, or natural enemies, include many types of hawks, numerous snakes, and predatory mammals such as weasels and foxes. A chipmunk must remain very alert in order to stay alive.…
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