Eastern Black Squirrel

GPTKB entity

Statements (69)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Rabbit
gptkbp:activity_pattern active year-round
gptkbp:adaptation urban living
gptkbp:adaptations adapted to human presence
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
gptkbp:breeding_range 6 to 12 months
gptkbp:breeding_season winter
gptkbp:claw_structure sharp claws for climbing
gptkbp:climbing_ability excellent climbers
gptkbp:color gptkb:black
gptkbp:color_variation brown
gray
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
body language
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of urban wildlife
gptkbp:diet fruits
seeds
nuts
gptkbp:eye_color dark brown
medium-sized
gptkbp:fledging_period quick to flee from danger
gptkbp:foot strong hind feet
gptkbp:foraging_behavior cache food
search for food
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sciurus
gptkbp:habitat urban areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference gptkb:parks
forests
gptkbp:hair_color soft and dense
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Black Squirrel
gptkbp:human_interaction often fed by people
common in cities
playful with each other
gptkbp:impact adapted to human environments
gptkbp:length 20 to 30 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:nesting gptkb:spring
builds nests in trees
uses tree cavities
gptkbp:notable_achievement can jump long distances
gptkbp:population_density high in urban areas
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators foxes
hawks
cats
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Fox_Squirrel
Eastern Gray Squirrel
gptkbp:reproduction breeds twice a year
gptkbp:senses keen eyesight
strong sense of smell
good hearing
gptkbp:size gptkb:medium
400 to 600 grams
gptkbp:social_behavior grooming each other
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Sciurus_carolinensis
gptkbp:strategy can be aggressive during mating season
gptkbp:subspecies Eastern Black Squirrel subspecies
gptkbp:tail_length 15 to 25 cm
gptkbp:territorial_behavior marking territory
gptkbp:territory defend their territory
gptkbp:weaning_age 8 weeks
gptkbp:wildlife affected by urban development
Western Black Squirrel
gptkbp:young kits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Black_Squirrel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6