The Eastern Grey Squirrel is native to the eastern half of the United States, as well as some of Canada. It has been introduced to non-native lands, such as England, some other parts of Canada, Italy, and South America, as well as Australia. In Australia, however, the squirrel population is being maintained. In Great Britain, the grey squirrel has been invading the native lands of the red squirrel, which lives in Great Britain as well.
As their name implies, this species is grey, although it sometimes has patches of brown, white, or it can be albino. Some sources say that there are colonies of albino squirrels in Ontario, Illinois, and North Carolina, although it may or may not be true.
Mating season is twice a year, in December-February and in May-June (which would be about now, at least where I live). Litters have about 2-6 young, but sometimes can have eight. The gestation period is about forty-four days, and young leave the nest after about ten weeks.
They eat a variety of things, like berries, tree bark, seeds, and, what they are most famous for, nuts. They are also infamously known for stealing seeds from bird feeders.
They have a conservation status of least concern.
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