Squirrel
is a type of small rodent. There are many different species of
squirrels. Some are ground squirrels and others tree squirrels, and
there are even flying squirrels. Squirrels are very common in all over
the world, although there are many squirrel species that aren’t found in
every continent, for example, the Siberian flying squirrels. Australia
is the only continent where squirrels are brought by people.
You
can imagine that ground squirrels and tree squirrels are very different
animals. Tree squirrels obviously have a smaller size in order to be
able to climb trees efficiently. Those types of squirrels usually eat
nuts and other things growing in trees. Ground squirrels eat pretty much
the same, but the nuts they eat grow on the ground. Squirrels are known
to eat vegetation, too, and even insects and some birds if they’re
short on other food.
Squirrels can be tamed quite easily, and there are some people that have pet squirrels. On the other hand, squirrel meat is considered to be a delicacy in some countries. People should still be careful when eating a squirrel, at least one captured in an urban environment, because they might be contaminated with pollution.
Interest post about squirrels! I think squirrels are very funny and sweet animals and it's so sad to see sometimes dead squirrels on the side of highways and also smaller roads. Many people think pretty careless of these happy little fellows. It's a wrong thing in my opinion, because also squirrels are animals with their squirrel families and lives. As all the other animals too of course. People should be more careful out there if they see a squirrel on the road. They are just trying to move from one place to another because they live also in city surroundings, not only in deep forests. Just like we people do. And as you said Jyri, some people have also squirrels as pets. I mean think about the tragedy, if that tiny squirrel one just drove on was somebodys best friend. I know it might sound ridiculous in somehow but it's just true story for real! Stay awake!
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