5 Nutty Facts About Squirrels
American Arborist plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy trees, which benefits squirrels and countless other wildlife species.
(Don’t worry, he was not dead.)
See any squirrels in your trees? Here’s some nutty facts about ‘em:
Squirrels can remember thousands of buried nut locations. Even months later. Their impressive spatial memory ensures they have a feast stashed away for those lean winter days.
Squirrels organize their nuts and bury them accordingly. Oak and hickory nuts, high in fat and nutrients, get buried deeper for long-term storage, while less valuable ones might be stashed closer to the surface for a quick snack.
PARKOUR!
Squirrels can rotate their hind legs 180 degrees. Their flexible ankles grant them incredible maneuverability and grip. So, those gravity-defying leaps from branch to branch aren't just for show.
Squirrels chirping & chattering is part of a complex communication system. They can warn of predators, share food sources and even gossip about their neighbors. Like, seriously.
Squirrels have really good hearing. Their ability to detect vibrations in the ground help them hear predators approaching from afar. They can even sense when another squirrel is digging up one of their hidden treasures.