Squirrels: A Wildlife Handbook, Second Edition
Publication date: October 1, 2026.
Print only. 224 pages.
ISBN: 978-1-7361476-5-8
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Here's what readers had to say about the first edition of Squirrels ...
“When people ask me to suggest a popular book on squirrels, this is the one that I am now recommending.” -- Vagn Flyger (Professor emeritus, University of Maryland)
“I learned a lot from this book. Unless you’re already a walking encyclopedia of Rodentia, you may also find it a worthwhile read.” – Squirrel Lover’s Club
“As the author point out in his introduction, squirrels, as one of the less glamorous members of the animal kingdom, may be overlooked because they are so common ... This handbook should add to the knowledge and enjoyment of squirrel watchers everywhere” -- Libraries Unlimited
“As it turns out, just about everybody is interested in squirrels, though they might not realize it. Spend just a few minutes with Long’s book, and you’ll find you are among those who find these little rodents fascinating.” – Statesman Journal (Salem, Oregon)
“Squirrels is an excellent source of information for the truly curious. It is well organized and full of well-done graphics, effectively covering such things as nesitng and mating habits, diet, and reproduction.” – Online review
“Total expense of this transaction ended up being a good buy. Interesting book given as a gift; it was a real hit with my squirrel-loving sister.” – Online review
“LOVE THIS BOOK! Very informative, with a clear and easy to understand style of writing; avoiding complex vocabulary and jargon. A book that is accessible to a wide audience. The enhanced storytelling style provides facts without overwhelming the reader. So much fun to read! I read it aloud, to my husband, every time we sit on our back deck....watching squirrels and birds. Definitely adding more of Kim Long's books to my wish list!” – Online review
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First published in 1995, Squirrels: A Wildlife Handbook, Second Edition, is now updated and available as of October 2026.
Tree squirrels are plentiful across most of North America, having expanded outward from their natural range in forests. The most recognizable wild animal because of their presence in cities, parks, and backyards, they present a remarkable opportunity to see wild animals up close. They are the most viewed wild animal not counting birds. Squirrels: A Wildlife Handbook, Second Edition is updated and expanded from the first edition, with color photographs, graphs, charts, and detailed graphics that explore the day-to-day existence of these scampering mammals -- anatomy, physiology, species identification, behavior, reproduction, diet, tracks, predation, environmental threats, and much more. Squirrels also examines the sometimes unwanted activity of squirrels in backyards and gardens, where their frisky antics can be offset by their appetite for vegetables, the bark they strip from ornamental trees, and their unwanted incursions into attics, garages, and crawl spaces.
Additional information provides the real and mythological background of these tree dwellers, with illustrations representing their significance in past eras. Taxonomy provides the story of the family tree that generated the squirrels we recognize today; mythology and folklore introduce squirrels and their unique connection to Native Americans and other world cultures. Some species and subspecies of North American tree squirrels are threatened by development and other activities that reduce their range or otherwise increase risks.
Sample pages below.
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Thirty-one year ago ... the history of this book.
Squirrels: A Wildlife Handbook debuted in 1995, published by Johnson Books (Boulder, CO). It quickly established itself in bookstores and libraries, as well as bookshops in natural history museums, zoos, and national parks.
Squirrels was the initial title of a book series, the Johnson Nature Series, which eventually included Wolves (1996), Hummingbirds (1997), Owls (1998), Frogs (1999), Beavers (2000), and Prairie Dogs (2002). All of these titles are currently out of print (and the original publisher is no longer in business). Used copies can be found on abebooks.com, Amazon, and other Online book retailers.
In 1998, the first edition of Squirrels became the beta title for NetLibrary, a publishing startup that was the first venture to provide a digital lending system for libraries. NetLibrary only lasted a few years, but in 2002 its contents migrated to OCLC, a library industry service (started in 1967 and originally known as the Ohio College Library Center, the name morphed to the Online Computer Library Center). OCLC continues to the present but in 2010, the contents, including Squirrels, migrated once again, to EBSCO (an acronym for Elton B. Stephens Company), another company providing content and services to libraries.
EBSCO maintains a robust presence in the library sector today, including ebook versions of Squirrels and a few other Johnson Nature Series titles from this author. This content, however, is outdated and will be delisted soon.
Meanwhile, hundreds of libraries still hold print copies of the first edition, but we encourage readers to check out this new version because of the expanded and updated contents, including more graphics, many color illustrations, new color photos, and additional information that expands on the content in the first edition.
In between the two editions, a small experiment was launched by the author. Three editions of wall calendars featuring tree squirrels were published to test a potential market expansion (as print on demand copies, with Online sales only), to provide visual evidence of squirrels up to their familiar antics. Not enough interest to continue, but in the future, these calendars may pop up once again.
Squirrels: A Wildlife Handbooksupports wildlife and wild places and realizes that most people encounter more birds and squirrels than beavers or river otters. Feeding birds and squirrels is generally a good thing, but there can be unintended consequences. The snapshot below depicts the aftermath after an office of dedicated squirrel feeders moved their office to a new location. The local pampered squirrels were left behind.
The second edition of Squirrels has a bibliography of the major sources of information supporting the text, but does not include a list of citations from peer-reviewed journals and other non-book sources -- a space-saving decision by the author. Tthese citations are listed below for those seeking points of reference and more details about the original sources. Note that many of the listings may only be accessible through academic websites or other online services, many of these require subscriptions. If interested, check with a local public or academic library for availability and access.
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