Squirrels

The idea of keeping squirrels as pets may seem strange to some, but not to everyone. With 87 million US families owning a pet, dogs and cats are the most preferred. But squirrels can make great pets too. They, too, show affection to people and other squirrels. Here’s is all you need to know about […]

Generally, humans don’t intend on hurting squirrels, but these cute little creatures run away when they see us. So, why do squirrels run away? Squirrels run away from you because they see you as a predator. These animals are easily scared and won’t risk being in close contact with a perceived threat if they think […]

Many of us have noticed that squirrels tease dogs, but why does this happen? Why do squirrels tease dogs? One reason why squirrels tease dogs may be to relieve boredom, teasing each other keeps them active and entertained. Another reason for their behaviour could be that the squirrel is trying to protect its territory from […]

Roadkill happens when animals like squirrels run in front of cars, but why do they do this? Why do squirrels run in front of cars? Squirrels perceive cars as predators, as a survival tactic these small animals run across roads to try to evade said predators. They know that predators cannot change direction as quickly […]

Green pine cones are not mature but squirrels love to eat them why is this? Why do squirrels eat green pine cones?  Squirrels eat green pine cones to access the seeds in the pine cone. Green pine cones are preferred by squirrels because they offer more nutritional value. By the time pine cones mature and […]

All animals need water, including squirrels, but not all animals drink water in the same way. So, how do squirrels drink water? Squirrels drink water by lowering their head to the water level and lapping it up like a dog or cat. If you’re feeling it from a bottle it will grip the bottle and […]

Squirrels that run across roads can often become roadkill, so why do they do this? Why do squirrels run across the road? Squirrels run across the road to cover more ground when they’re looking for food, water, a possible shelter or a mate. They are foraging animals and will look far and wide to find […]

Water is life for all living things. So how do squirrels drink water in the wild? Squirrels drink water by moving their heads close to the water level and lapping it up with their tongues. They find water in streams, rivers, bird feeders, pet bowls, squirrel feeders, fountains and other water bodies. They also find, […]

Humans take supplements and animals can supplement their diets too. So how do squirrels get calcium in the wild? Squirrels get additional calcium in the wild by gnawing on animal antlers and the bones of animals. If you own a pet squirrel you can crush up and feed them calcium supplements, Tums or Rolaids. You […]

Squirrels stopping in the middle of the road can be dangerous, but why do they do this? Why do squirrels stop in the middle of the road? Squirrels often stop in the middle of the road as a survival tactic. In the wild, this helps keep them safe from predators. These animals have evolved to […]