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squirrels store food for the winter because in the winter it would usually snow. so when it snow you couldn't find nuts.
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∙ 11y agoIn the groundA blue jay can store food in the ground too
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∙ 9y agoMost to all squirrels do indeed store food for the wirer because in winter time obtaining food can be a struggle so why not do it beforehand!
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∙ 12y agounderground or in trees
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∙ 12y agoin there holes in the tree
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Do squirrels reuse their nests?
yes squirrels reuse their nests.
What are the enemies of a pika?
Rabbits, Squirrels, and Rats. Rabbits Eat their food. Rats steel their nests, and Squirrels eat them
Where do squirrels sleep?
Squirrels make nests (similar to birds' nests) inside a hollow portion of a tree. That is where they sleep and raise their young.
Are squirrels teritorial?
Yes, squirrels are territorial. They usually claim between one and seven acres of land, which they mark by scenting it with urine. They store their food and build their nests within their territory, and will defend it from invading squirrels.
Do squirrels live in trees or on the ground?
Trees. Squirrels live in nests in trees.
What changes in the environment during the winter most likely causes squirrels to store their food?
Squirrels don't store food, htey hibernate! They eat before winter
Why Squirrels collect nuts?
Squirrels collect and store nuts so they'll have food to last through winter
What behaviors do squirrels have for survival?
Some inherited behaviors of the squirrel are climbing trees, building nests in trees, and gathering acorns. They also inherited the instinct to hide the acorns after finding them.
Do turtles hide and store food like squirrels?
Yes they do they store it like their babies under the sand!
When do squirrels build their nests for newborns?
every sixth Tuesday of the month
How are hamsters related to squirrels?
They are related to tortises and dinosaurs
What is the Amount of area needed for squirrels to live?
This will vary depending on how much food is available, but generally a spacing of about 100 metres between nests is fairly normal.
