Amazing Facts About The Squirrel #shorts #trending #animals

Amazing Facts About The Squirrel 1. There are over 265 species of squirrels worldwide. The smallest is the African pygmy squirrel which is tiny at around 10 cm long, whereas the largest, the indian squirrel is a massive three feet long. 2. When a squirrel is scared and feels that it is in danger, it will at first remain motionless. If it is on the ground, it will run to a nearby tree and climb to safety, and if it is already in a tree it will circle the trunk and press up against the bark tightly with its body. 3. Squirrels are very trusting animals, and are of the very few wild animal species which will eat out of a person’s hand. 4. In colder regions such as the UK, squirrels plan ahead in order to survive the challenging winter months. They store nuts and seeds at various locations and return to them throughout the winter to maintain their energy levels when food is scarce. 5. Squirrels tend to run in erratic paths. This is intended to deceive potential predators as to its chosen direction