https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/182228274
My first observation is of a Red Squirrel here, pictured eating his favorite food, pinecones. While taking this picture, he was reasonably good and did not do his usual angry chattering (chee-chee-chee.) I have witnessed these little guys be as aggressive as a bear! They are territorial and will let you and any other animal know when you have crossed the line with their noisy chatter. (chee-chee-chee) Some people love these adorable animals with their big personalities; conversely, they can be problematic when they get into people's houses or eat all the bird food.
According to Bird Watching HQ, this squirrel I have taken a picture of is an American Red Squirrel. Like the name of this tiny creature, he is "red with a white belly, and they are smaller than the grey squirrel and fox squirrel but larger than chipmunks." (https://birdwatchinghq.com/squirrels-in-alaska/)
Scientific Name: Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Average Length (Including tail): 11- 14 inches / 28 – 35.5 cm
Weight: 7.1–8.8 oz / 200–250 g
Their lifespans are short, with "severe mortality during their first year," and about 80% do not survive the first year. Their lifespan is anywhere between 2.3-8 years maximum. They have many predators throughout their area, which is extensive, but here on Baranof Island, it is eagles, gulls, martens, goshawks, owls, and bears. (https://birdwatchinghq.com/squirrels-in-alaska/)
I live on Baranof Island, where I found that the Red Squirrel is not indigenous to this island. Squirrels were imported to this island in 1922 to feed and attract Martens and to encourage trapping for their pelts. (https://www.kcaw.org/2015/04/01/ferocious-red-squirrel-to-grace-legislators-office/) If you are interested, there is much more information on the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game. These squirrels are common and found throughout Alaska despite being introduced in some parts of Southeast Alaska. (https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=redsquirrel.main/)