During a walk I came upon some Pteromys volans orii tracks.
I also found a lot of their droppings, so I deduced that several squirrels lived a nearby nest.
However, when I looked around, I saw nest materials scattered about.
I concluded that the nest had probably been attacked by a predator. I decided to keep coming by for a few days to keep an eye on it.
Today I finally discovered that a squirrel is in the next, although it showed no signs of wanting to come out.
Although it is a bit hard to make out, there is a squirrel in the third photo. The squirrel ventured out no farther than that.
If indeed the squirrel was attacked, I wonder why it decided to use the same nest, particularly given its high state of wariness. Or perhaps it is a different squirrel…
Whatever the case may be, I was relieved to see that the squirrel was alive.
Photos: Pteromys volans orii Apr. 1
I also found a lot of their droppings, so I deduced that several squirrels lived a nearby nest.
However, when I looked around, I saw nest materials scattered about.
I concluded that the nest had probably been attacked by a predator. I decided to keep coming by for a few days to keep an eye on it.
Today I finally discovered that a squirrel is in the next, although it showed no signs of wanting to come out.
Although it is a bit hard to make out, there is a squirrel in the third photo. The squirrel ventured out no farther than that.
If indeed the squirrel was attacked, I wonder why it decided to use the same nest, particularly given its high state of wariness. Or perhaps it is a different squirrel…
Whatever the case may be, I was relieved to see that the squirrel was alive.
Photos: Pteromys volans orii Apr. 1
