Squirrels

Squirrels are furry rodents found almost everywhere in the world. They are known for their bushy tails and love of nuts. Squirrels are excellent climbers and jumpers. They can leap up to 10 times their body length between trees!

Nut Collectors

Squirrels spend a lot of time gathering and hiding nuts for winter. A single squirrel can hide thousands of nuts in one season. They use their sharp sense of smell to find the nuts later, even under snow. But they forget where they put many nuts, which helps new trees grow.

Acrobatic Animals

Squirrels are incredible acrobats. They can run down trees headfirst by rotating their back feet. Their fluffy tail helps them balance and also works as a parachute if they fall. Squirrels communicate with each other through chirps and tail flicks.

Fun Facts

• Squirrels can find buried nuts under a foot of snow.
• Their front teeth never stop growing.
• They can survive falls from 100 feet without getting hurt.

Did You Know?

Squirrels accidentally plant thousands of trees every year by forgetting where they buried their nuts! They are one of nature's most important tree planters.