Term for young squirrel

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Yoong Liat

#285973 Thu, 26 Oct 06 06:11 PM

The young of a cat is a kitten. What is the young of a squirrel called? Is there a term for it?

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Vorpar

#286042 Thu, 26 Oct 06 09:37 PM

I put "baby animal names" into google, found this:

They say it can be called a pup, kit, or kitten.

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Clive

#286053 Thu, 26 Oct 06 11:12 PM

Hi,

Only a zoologist would say anything other than 'a baby squirrel'. Smile [:)]

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Yoong Liat

#286092 Fri, 27 Oct 06 02:23 AM

Thanks, Vorpar.

CalifJim

#286507 Sat, 28 Oct 06 07:11 AM

<Only a zoologist ...>

Yes. In my experience, the young of squirrels, mice, and rats are all called pups in scientific studies.

CJ

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