Ten Facts About So Beautiful Squirrels

Squirrels are mouse like small animals that are not ugly or filthy like rodents but are cute. There have been made many cartoons on them and movies too. This small animal is very fast in speed when it comes to eat. They lives on trees and they mostly make their houses inside the tree truck. Summer time is their gala time and they gather food for winter whole summer. There are some squirrel types that do not care for winter and come out in snow. Squirrels have a large and hairy tail which enhances their cute look. They use their hands for the carrying of food and stand on their feet but they run on their hands and feet both. Below are given some more facts about squirrels.

1. Brian

Though squirrels are small, but it does not mean they do not have brain or it works less. It does work good but it is only size of a walnut.

2. Meeting season

The meeting season for squirrels starts from the late winter. This is that time of year when they are most active. They start living in relationship at the age of 1 year.

3. Off springs

Majority of squirrels mate twice a year. And an average family of squirrels has 8 or less members because female squirrel gives birth to only 4 to 8 kids.

4. New born

The new born squirrels are at their time of birth without fur. They remain blind till they are 2 months old or some times more. They are called kittens.

5. Speed

You do not have to underestimate small cute squirrels. They can run faster then you. They maintain the speed of 20 miles per hour when they run.

6. Danger

Danger around, a squirrel is motionless. This is the natural characteristic of squirrels. They become motionless when they sense danger around them.

7. Tail

Its tail is not only beautiful and furry but also has a purpose. The reason squirrels have long furry tail is that it helps to maintain the balance of their body while they move. If the tail is cut, they will not be able to have balance in their movements and jumping.

8. 10 feet

A squirrel is a great jumper. It will survive even if it jumps from a 100 feet building. It is because their feet are padded so they do not get any injury.

9. Nights

Squirrels go back to their nests as soon as the day gets dusky. They do not leave their nests at night.

10. Chirps

They have a sound called chirp. It is distinctive and they communicate with each other in this sound.