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The word “squirrel” means “shadow tail” in Greek.
- There are about 300 kinds of squirrels in the world.
- Squirrels are found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia.
- Squirrels usually live 10 to 12 years.
- A squirrel’s brain is about the size of
a walnut.
- Squirrels have 5 toes on their back feet and
4 toes on their front. They use their sharp front toes to climb trees.
- Baby squirrels don’t have teeth or hair. They cannot see for the
first 6 to 8 weeks of life.
- Squirrels are fast runners. They can run at speeds up to 32 kilometers per hour.
- Squirrels can eat almost anything. They eat nuts, acorns, fruits, corn and
seeds. Sometimes they also eat bird’s
eggs and insects.
- Squirrels are most active in late winter.
- Squirrels’ teeth grow continuously. They chew on tree branches to sharpen and clean their teeth.
- When squirrels feel danger, they stand still.
- Squirrels can fall up to 30 meters without hurting themselves. They
use their tail for balance.
- Grey squirrels build nests in many unusual places
such as in cars, chimneys, and even in barbecue
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