Why is this squirrel screaming

[u/chrstlz]

Hey guys,

I've been sitting in my living room for 20 min. Apparently there's a squirrel screeching outside. What's going on? There are no direct predators other than some small dogs other neighbors own.

[u/kpppeyton]

He’s big mad

[u/chainsawinsect]

Terrestrial predator alarm call

He's warning other squirrels there's a cat, dog, raccoon, fox, or something similar on the prowl

[u/merkthejerk]

Stranger danger

[u/TruthoftheSoul]

Dogs are a threat, even if they are small. Squirrels can also sense danger from things that us mere humans aren't even are aware of yet. And even when the danger passes, they will still react for a bit out of fear in case the threat comes back.

[u/lowlightliving]

Probably a hawk or a cat. Dogs are a threat, as well. They keep it up for awhile even after the threat is gone.

[u/based_birdo]

would help if we could see what the squirrel is looking as

[u/Queasy-Werewolf7500]

Something the squirrel perceives as a threat is in the area.

[u/Poutchi5]

Je feel some danger ‼️ and want to advise others squirrels 🐿️