{"product_id":"north-american-tree-squirrels-handbook-narry-berry-9798243063685","title":"North American Tree Squirrels Handbook: A Practical Guide to Identification, Behavior, Habitat Needs, Feeding, and Responsible Care","description":"\u003cp\u003eTree squirrels are some of the most familiar wildlife in North America, yet most people only see a small part of their story. Behind the quick leaps and busy foraging is a highly adaptable animal shaped by seasons, predators, food cycles, and constant decisions about safety. \u003cb\u003eNORTH AMERICAN TREE SQUIRRELS HANDBOOK\u003c\/b\u003e is a practical, clear guide for readers who want to identify common species accurately, understand what squirrels are doing and why, and make responsible choices when squirrels live nearby or need help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book makes identification easier by focusing on the field clues that matter: size, tail shape, coat patterns, behavior, habitat preference, and regional differences. It then builds real understanding of squirrel behavior-how they communicate, how territories work, why chasing happens, how nesting choices are made, and what changes during breeding and winter. You'll learn what squirrels actually eat (and what they should not be fed), how food availability shapes daily movement, and why well-meaning feeding can sometimes create problems if done carelessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause squirrels often live close to people, the handbook also addresses responsible care realities. It explains what to do if you find a baby squirrel, how to recognize signs of injury or dehydration, and when to contact a wildlife rehabilitator instead of attempting home care. It includes practical guidance for humane conflict prevention-protecting gardens, attics, and bird feeders without cruelty-while reinforcing ethical boundaries that keep wildlife wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat you'll learn inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow to identify common North American tree squirrels using practical, real-world clues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday behavior explained: foraging, caching, communication, chasing, and alert signals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNesting habits: dreys, tree cavities, seasonal shelter choices, and why location matters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHabitat needs and how urban environments change squirrel behavior and risk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding guidance: what is safe, what is harmful, and how to avoid creating dependence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeasonal changes: breeding periods, juvenile development, winter survival strategies, and activity shifts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon problems near homes and humane solutions that reduce repeated conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eResponsible response if you find an injured adult or orphaned baby squirrel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthical care boundaries: when intervention helps, when it harms, and how to support wildlife responsibly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits of this handbook\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaster, more confident identification of tree squirrel species and behaviors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClear understanding of squirrel habits, reducing frustration and misunderstandings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSafer feeding guidance that supports health and avoids accidental harm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical conflict prevention tools that protect property without cruelty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetter decision-making when squirrels are injured, orphaned, or stressed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA responsible coexistence approach that supports long-term wildlife welfare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Narry Berry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243063685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Narry Berry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48176020914431,"sku":"9798243063685","price":14.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_00dfb7f6-b011-448d-a8f6-8d78a283d7c1.jpg?v=1771336444","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/north-american-tree-squirrels-handbook-narry-berry-9798243063685","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}