Baby Squirrel Care

Spread in tiny colonies about the state, the West Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel is a nocturnal mammal native to the North American continent. Even though they are referred to as the flying squirrel, it does not fly but glides via the air.

Not too long ago, the species has been completely removed from the protection of the Endangered Species Act. Even two of the 3 professionals disagreed with the removal of the squirrel but the Fish and Wildlife Service took away all protection. It is fascinating that specific neighborhood company interests who mine and fell timber in the areas supported the move.

What was missed? In June 2006 the Fish and Wildlife Service put out an article about the squirrel saying that it must be removed from the list of endangered species. Why was that not taken up with a vengeance? It is far tougher to add some thing back onto a list once it was removed that it is to maintain it there.

Not adequate action and not adequate campaigning and so the squirrel loses its protection.

Why do we wait till it is too late and then cry foul?

Is it too late to save the West Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel? What can we do as concern citizens? We can preserve the pressure up for the squirrel to be returned to the list, even if it is on the threatened rather than the endangered species list. We check the locations into which mining and logging operations are moving and protest at each level if they attempt to encroach a single inch into the habitat of the West Virginia Northern Flying Squirrel.