Fascinating Facts About Squirrels
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Squirrels are fascinating creatures, with over 280 species, known for their acrobatic skills
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They are also known for their clever caching habits, and role as "nature's gardeners" through seed dispersal
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Squirrels' front teeth never stop growing, so they must gnaw to keep them at the right length
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They are known for their agility and ability to jump long distances, even between trees
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Squirrels unintentionally plant new trees by burying nuts and seeds, which they sometimes forget, allowing them to sprout
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They prepare for winter by burying nuts, a practice called caching
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Some use a technique called "scatter hoarding," burying food in many different locations to reduce the risk of theft
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They are known to dig fake holes to fool onlookers and throw off thieves, a behaviour called "deceptive caching"
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