Solitary Tree Squirrels Warm Up to Each Other in Winter
Adult tree squirrels normally live alone, but they sometimes nest in groups during severe cold spells. A group of squirrels is called a "scurry" or "dray."
Do squirrel families stay together?
It turns out that while squirrels are not monogamous they do appear to be able to identify their family members and share protective bonds of various degrees. On the male side of this equation the family bonds are best described as “not gruesome”. Male squirrels are known to raid nests of squirrel pups and kill them.
Do male and female squirrels stay together?
Male and female squirrels do not form pair bonds, so the male is not typically seen with its young or in the female's den.
