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Squirrel drey constructed with twigs, dry leaves, and grass

Squirrel drey constructed with twigs, dry leaves, and grass

A drey, the nest of a squirrel, is usually constructed using twigs, dry leaves, and grass. These nests serve the crucial purpose of shielding squirrels from the elements and defending against potential predators. To ensure their integrity and effectiveness, dreys need on going maintenance to withstand water and other threats. Integrstingly, certain dreys can survive and be used for over ten years, accommodation mulitple genrations of squirrels. It makes sense for a squirrel to create a nest See more

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