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Some people swear they can predict the winter based on the behavior or appearance of squirrels or other animals, but there's no evidence of this.
My issue as a scientist is that you're basically saying that an animal, even unconsciously, can predict the weather months in advance. I would be interested in what exactly it's keying in on, because I don't see any meteorological indicators so far in advance that an organism would be able to sense, much less turn around and use to prepare for.
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What is litchen?
any of several eruptive skin diseases characterized by hard thick lesions grouped together and resembling lichens growing on rocksany thallophytic plant of the division Lichenes; occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks or rocks or bare ground etc
My ceiling fan doesn't have a summer and winter switch - how can I change it from summer to winter?
Your fan must be an industrial model. Commercial fans usually have reversing switches mounted beside the speed controller for the fan. The reasoning behind this is that the fans are usually in warehouses that have high ceiling that are hard to get to switch from summer to winter. To switch from summer to winter in your type of fan, the wiring has to be changed inside the motor box. Fans for use in homes will all have the reverse switch.
You are moving and want to take a rose bush with to your new home how can you do this in the winter?
easy. since its winter you can cut it back hard and then dig a wide circle, at least 0.5 m in diameter, and half a meter deep to get a good chunk of roots. place it in a moist burlap sac and replant it in your new home.
Do thunderstorms occur frequently in winter?
AnswerThunderstorms are a year-round occurrence on our planet. They are common all year around the equator, and in spring & summer in temperate climates. Polar areas rarely see thunderstorms at all.
What time of year can you see cancer in the night sky?
Cancer is in the night sky in late winter, but it's EXTREMELY hard to see in cities because it's stars are very, very faint.
When squirrels lay a big store of nuts look for a hard winter?
Most likely false because squirrels are just animals looking for food. They just do their best.
When was Winter Was Hard created?
Winter Was Hard was created on 1988-09-30.
What animals eat conkers?
Yes. While the horse chestnut is not eaten by humans since they are not sweet like the species eaten roasted in the fall. They are a nut and squirrels and other small animals rely on the abundant harvest prior to the long winter.
Do squerrels lay eggs?
Funny question. I was just thinking about that. No, they are mammals.
What type of teeth do squirrels have?
Squirrels like nuts. Nuts have hard shells therefore squirrels need strong teeth to open nuts.
How many squirrels are there in the world?
There is no hard data on squirrel population numbers. However, it is estimated there are 1.5 squirrels per acre. In the United States alone there are 747 million acres of inhabited land which calculates to 1.12 billion squirrels in the US - almost three times the human population!
How many squirrels are there in the world -?
There is no hard data on squirrel population numbers. However, it is estimated there are 1.5 squirrels per acre. In the United States alone there are 747 million acres of inhabited land which calculates to 1.12 billion squirrels in the US - almost three times the human population!
What is the meaning of Winter is the king of showmen?
The answer is a bit hard but my answer is :Winter is described an entertaining. :)
Is spaghetti squash a summer or winter squash?
The spaghetti squash is a winter (hard skinned) squash.
How many nuts does an average squirrel gather a year?
Hard to say how many nuts, however, the grey squirrel eats about 2lbs of food per week x 52 weeks means they eat 104 lbs of food a year. That includes nuts, seeds, bulbs, twigs and whatever else the bushy tailed bandits manage to get their little paws on. The amount would be different depending on which squirrel and it's size. According to one news article, some squirrels manage to eat 1 1/2 lbs of pecans a week. One scientist estimates they eat about 50 lbs of nuts a year.
Is butternut squash a summer or winter squash?
The spaghetti squash is a winter (hard skinned) squash.
What kind of nuts are eaten by squirrels?
Squirrels eat any kind of Nut. As long as it they are suitable for being hidden in the ground and being found months later. They use them as food deposits during the winter, where no fresh Food can be found.
