Top 7 Amazing Facts About Squirrels!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Top #animals Facts (Episode 1)
After decades of rescuing and caring for wildlife orphans over the years, I decided to create the most interesting facts about the #Squirrel family.
1. The word "SQUIRREL" is derived by the #greek word meaning shadow tail. When standing erect, the squirrel will rest its tail over its head as if to shade itself.
2. Squirrels are born completely blind. The mother squirrel will use her own hair to insulate the nest as well as provide a scent for the wandering babies.
3. Squirrels can have up to 2 litters a year and on some occasion 3 depending on food availability, weather, and or attic space. After birth a #mother squirrel will run her male mate away and begin to raise 2 - 5 young on her own.
4. A squirrel's teeth never stop growing. Although their chewing is most and exploratory action, they will chew almost anything if they find it appealing. Including pens and pencils.
5. Squirrels can run up to 20 mph. Most only scamper at 5 - 10, but have the ability to bolt when needed. Squirrels will often run in a zig-zag pattern to deter predators.
6. #squirrels can jump up to 4 feet vertically and 10 feet horizontally. Their double jointed hind legs give them the ability to spring limb to limb in an ever so flawless fashion.
7. There are over 280 known species of squirrels . Found all over the globe, the variety and versatility of the squirrel does not fall short, with the largest measuring up to 16' inches to the smallest measuring 2 - 5 inches long.
Thank you for watching!! Please check out our other videos, and let us know if you would like to learn about an certain animal in the comments!
I've ALWAYS wanted to rehabilitate a squirrel. It would be a dream of mine come true! Such amazing creatures!
They are truly a joy of mine, but do not make great house pets. It's much more rewarding to rehab an animal back into the wildlife. You can always look into volunteering at a local rehab!
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Wow - I never knew there were SOOO many different types of squirrels!! Thanks a lot for the great video!!
I love them
Белки спасут мир!
Good video
Thank you!!
Great video! Its so cute when squirrels purr, like Rocky did at the very beginning.
Thank you so much, I love it when they pur!!
Each day our neighbor squirrel comes to our house and I feed them bread and some other stuff i know sometimes squirrels are annoying for me but I still love them
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Love squirrels. I've fed them peanuts and sunflower seeds for years. Without birds and squirrels our surroundings would feel so empty.
I could not agree more!
I love them. I found a mother and four babies between my windows. The babies were not babies anymore. They grew a bit. I live on the seconde floor and beside leafs and soil, she even brought a peace of rag before giving birth I guess. I didn’t notice because my blinds are closed in the summer. My air conditioner is on wheels.
Yes, like in the movies, when someone is going into labor, they always ask for some rags and to boil some water. Squirrels know this too, maybe?
@@Mister_Listener 🤣not sure for de hot water but they don’t look for rags usually. It’s mostly leaves
@@chauffeurmarco lol i was making a dumb joke.
Yeap! It was a surprise when I saw the rag. Don’t know how they do it. She had to climb the brick wall with the rag.
I feed them Avery Everything freedom them self
Me three😊
Squirrels are no walk in the park to care for. Please come see my white chipmunk pets- much easier to care for, lol😍🐿
I bet they are adorable! Squirrels can def be a handful sometimes, but always worth it!
@@SandersWildlife you betcha! Every second of it
#8 Squirrels should not be eating pencils.
Much agreed, this video marked the last animal to be treated with that much access to my home. Thank you for your comment, pencils are not suitable for squirrel consumption.
I liked your video, I just don’t like squirrels, all I see is a giant rat, I don’t kill them, I trap them and drive them over 15 miles away
2:11 "Found all over the globe" except Australia
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Squirrels are my favorite !
Can we change the definition of the word squirrel too cute huggable and cuddly sweethearts? ♥️😍🐿️
We should make a petiton!!
Hello my name is Tonya a couple months ago we rescued a baby squirrel and he's become part of our family and as you know they are playful and im trying to come up with Toy ideas and stuff for him to do. So I was wondering if you might have any ideas for what I can either make or buy for him! Thanks for your help and hope to hear from you soon!
I am so sorry for not seeing this before!! Hopefully the squirrel made it, thank you for caring for these amazing animals.
👍🤚love it great video thanks for sharing have a good weekend take care 💕
I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well, and thank you for your comment.
I’m thinking a bout starting a hobby building bird and squirrel homes
I have squirrels!!!
Knew
That was very informative thanks
Glad you found this interesting!! Thank you!
me too
Me too.
Great channel!!!!!!!
I have put a lot of hours into it in hope's of gainings people's interest for our wildlife. Hopefully we can keep it up!! Thank you for the comment.
Love hunting squrriels
Some people do enjoy hunting squirrels. I can only hope you are eating them if your hunting them! I have no want to hunt these amazing creatures, but know they are regularly eaten in some parts of the world be humans.
Enjoyed your video and thank you for the great music! 🎶🎵😃
Thanks so much !!!
love this
I’m thinking of writing a review for squirrels
Please do!!! Squirrels are my favorite... next to coyotes!!
So why are they so destructive? 😠 They do so much damage to homes. Why? What draws them to attics in the first place?
The lure of a shelter, out of sight of Birds of Prey, and also an attic is Insulated and warm. The main reason we see is about 70% of the time when we get called out to a squirrel job, there is a bird feeder or nut-bearing trees right beside the house. Pretty much they are just like us and will live close to where they eat every day.
Aretha Morgan hi Aretha, i know they seem destructive but please do not harm them. Call any squirrel rehabber near you and they will gladly take care of the issue for you. We have a squirrel at home and she is the sweetest little girl. She shows us love and affection everyday
@@yasadachicago2611. I am so sorry that l don't share your love or passion for these rodents. Currently I am in the position. Where in order to repair damages (Plural) to my home, it will cost me thousands. So, no, l can't relate with you on how cute and adorable they are.
Do you own that squirrel?!
I do not, it has now been rehabbed back into the wild.
@@SandersWildlife ohhhhhhhhhh
I was do learn about any animal in Scotland I chose to do the red squirrel and I wrote down most of the facts thx
500th like!!!!!!!
oh i love the uk squirrels with that orange coat and long tuffed ear hair!!!
Hello! I have a pet squirrel but I don't think I have been given the right guidance to raise her. She's about 10 months old and she has a bird cage and good food. It's only my folks don't want her running around the house and she getting stressed about being cooped up in a cage all day. If you read this, Id appreciate it, greatly! I need all the help I can get. Best regards.
This squirrel pictured here was released back into the wild not long after this video, I rehab them and they need plenty of room to run. For outside cages they need to be at least 10 - 12 feet tall. If the squirrel is becoming stressed and your unable to provide space for it grow then it should be released or build an outdoor enclosure for it. It can form physically and mental problems from being in a cage for too long. They don't learn the skills they need to survive on their own. You are welcome to email us at Sanderswildlife@gmail.com if you have any more questions.