Sunday, December 11, 2011

Squirrels


FACTS:

- They are over 200 species of squirrels in the world.
- The tiniest one is only 5 inches long ( African pygmy Squirrel )
- The biggest one is the indian giant squirrel, which reaches up to 3 feet.
- They have four front teeth never stop growing so they don't wear down from the constant gnawing.
- They eat seeds, leaves, roots, nuts, and other plants as well.
- Some of them catch and eat small animals like insects and small caterpillars.
- Sometimes groups of ground squirrels work together to warn each other of approaching danger with a whistling call.

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