1). In Greek The Word 'Squirrel' Means 'Shadow Tail'.
2). Squirrels Have 4 Toes On Their Front Feet, Which Are Extremely Sharp And Used For Gripping Tree Bark Whilst Climbing. They Also Have 5 Toes On Their Back Feet. The Hind Legs Of Squirrels Are Double Jointed, Which Gives Them The Ability To Run Up And Down Trees Very Quickly.
3). Mating Season For Squirrels Is From February To May, With A 44 Day Gestation Period. Generally, 2-4 Young Are Born Per Litter.A Male Squirrel Can Actually Smell A Female In Heat, From Up To A Mile Away.
4). Squirrels Can Eat Their Own Body Weight Every Week, Which Is Roughly 1.5 Pounds. Squirrels Can Fall From 30 Meters High, Without Hurting Themselves.
5). With 285 Species Of Squirrels, They Can Be Found In Every Continent Except Antarctica And Australia. The Most Iconic Behavior Of Squirrel Is Storing Nuts And Acorns For Winter. Which Is Necessary For The Species Of Squirrel That Don't Hibernate.
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