Squirrels

Just as humans do, all animals need to breathe. We all have cells in our bodies that need oxygen for cellular respiration. So, how do squirrels breathe? Squirrels breathe in a similar way to humans. They breathe into their two lungs and this oxygen passes through a number of body parts until it enters into […]

Humans may have conquered the earth but we aren’t the fastest. So how do animals run so fast? How do squirrels run so fast? Squirrels move so fast because they have a very small mass to muscle ratio. This allows them to carry their weight easier and thus run faster. Also, these animals have many […]

We as humans trim our nails regularly, but how about squirrels? How do squirrels trim their nails? Squirrels maintain, or “trim” their nails through everyday activity. The materials in the wilderness are quite rough and this keeps their nails at a manageable length and thus trimmed. These activities can include walking on the ground, gripping […]

The stereotype is everywhere. In movies, squirrels run around looking for nuts. There are cartoons that show squirrels eating nuts. Almost every cute viral picture of squirrels shows the animal’s cheeks filled with nuts. It’s easy to assume that this is the main food they eat. But squirrels eat a much more varied diet. These […]