6 Interesting Facts About Squirrels

Squirrels often forget those places where they hide their nuts.

In ancient times, squirrel skins were used as currency in many countries.

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For a squirrel, approximately three thousand nuts are sufficient to eat in the whole winter season.

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Approximately 22 different species of squirrel are found in Canada.

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Squirrels are also capable of watching and learning from one another, especially when it comes to stealing food.

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A squirrel can jump from a height of 20-30 meters and can land safely without causing any damage to its own body

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