What would cause a baby squirrel to become orphaned?
The most common situations responsible for orphaning squirrels are: 1. The nest tree is cut down. 2. The nest is destroyed by natural elements, such as storms and/or high winds. 3. The babies fall prey to cats or dogs. 4. The mother is killed and the babies fall out of the nest searching for food. A mature mother squirrel usually has a litter of 2 to 4 babies. So if you discover a lone baby, be sure to look around for siblings.
