Male Red Squirrel Name. The name of the male richardson's ground squirrel is called a flickertail. Red squirrels are a eurasian breed of squirrels.
It has been suggested that the black form has higher levels of the male hormone, testosterone, and is, therefore, more aggressive in seeking a mate.
Thinking of a good name for your squirrel? And sometimes, red squirrels slay their own. The name of the male richardson's ground squirrel is called a flickertail. It is thought that the long tail helps the squirrel to balance and steer when jumping from tree to tree and running.