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Chipmunks and Squirrels
This category is all about chipmunks and squirrels, including all the different types, their habitat, what they eat, who their predators are, and more. Ask your questions about this group of cute little rodents here!
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Yes, squirrels CAN hiss. I've been hissed at by a squirrel before. It was wierd.
Difference between a baby squirrel from a baby opossum?
Baby squirrels are born blind and hairless, while baby opossums are born with some fur and their eyes open. Squirrels have bushy tails and are agile climbers, while opossums have long, hairless tails and tend to shuffle along the ground.
Squirrels are mainly herbivores and typically do not eat other animals like chipmunks. Their diet consists of nuts, seeds, fruits, and plants. Chipmunks are known to be omnivores and may consume insects, seeds, nuts, fruits, and even small vertebrates.
Yes, squirrels infact can swim very well. All mammals can swim. However squrrels rarely would do this except in the case if they were trapped in a tree, and had to jump, or if there were two squirrels on one piece of land, one squirrel would have to move, and sometimes it may swim across a waterway.
How do you chase away chipmunks?
Believe it or not, moth balls work like a charm, and they work for some bugs, too! Once the squirrels are out for the day, put the loose moth balls along the rafters, along the floor where is meets the ceiling, and in or near their nest if you find it (do it during the day while they are out, not at night - you don't want a confrontation). You'll probably need alot of moth balls at first, so buy a few boxes (good news - they're cheap!). Once the squirrels are gone, look around inside your garage's roofline to see how they got in to begin with, and then seal it up - look for where there's light coming in - that's your first hint! They can squeeze into crevises much smaller than you would think, so be thorough. Good luck!
What is the squirrels name on sponge bob?
The squirrel on SpongeBob SquarePants is named Sandy Cheeks. She is known for her scientific knowledge and karate skills.
What does a squirrel trying to get a nut mean?
It means trouble. They can jump from trees to bird feeders, bird baths and anything else they think they want. They fill up on bird seed and then chew holes solar pool panels, water sprinkler lines or any thing else where they can get water. Even though they have total access to the water in the bird bath.
How can you tell the difference between the female and male squirrels?
Place the chipmunk on its back with its head facing away from you. First, you need to locate the anus and genitals; both will appear as small bumps. In males, the genitals (which are located just above the anus) will show as two bumps that are distinctly separated. In females, the two bumps will be touching.
Do red squirrels live in America?
Red squirrels are found in most northern states. I live in Wisconsin and the red squirrels also known as "fox squirrels" are mostly found in wooded areas.
Yes, squirrels are known to eat beetles as part of their varied diet. Beetles can provide a good source of protein and nutrients for squirrels.
In the movie hoodwinked what was the squirrel's name?
Twitchy! He is a very hyperactive photographer squirrel that works for the wolf
Do squirrels eat chicken eggs?
Of course they do! How else do you explain the sheer quantity of squirrels that everyone seems to complain about in their home town? Much like Sea Turtles and Peacock Bass, Squirrel females lay around 25-30 eggs per mating season. These mating seasons occur at predictable intervals (Every 4 months or so, beginning with the first thaw, plan accordingly). If you wanted to I'm sure you could even find a squirrel nest near your house. If you walk around your local trees, I'm sure you may spot a couple guarding their nest from any potential danger. Just sneak up near it while they're out foraging for food and snatch those suckers! Incubating them is rather simple, as you'll only need a 20-watt lightbulb and the patience of a Saint! Rest them in a cozy nest about 6-inches under the bulb, turning frequently, and soon you too can know the joy of squirrel parenthood! Babies require a steady diet of ground acorns supplemented with milk (2% only for best results), and soon enough you'll have a squirrel begging for your nuts all day.
Who is the fattest chipmunk in the world?
There is not a specific chipmunk recognized as the "fattest" in the world. Chipmunks can vary in size due to factors such as genetics, diet, and health conditions.
Yes, there are chipmunks that live in Europe. They are predominantly located in Eastern and Central Europe as well as North America and Asia.
Depends on where you live. It is indeed rare enough, but in some areas is a common sight. They are exactly the same species of the regular brown squirrel, possible around 1 of 10,000 are black. (1=black in 10,000=brown)
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Parts of Glider
A glider has many of the same parts as an airplane:
* fuselage
* wings
* control surfaces
* landing gear
But, there are significant differences in these parts on a glider, so let's take a look at each.
Fuselage
Gliders are as small and light as possible. Since there is no large engine taking up space, gliders are basically sized around the cargo they carry, usually one or two people. The cockpit of a single-seat glider is small, but it is large enough for most people to squeeze into. Instead of sitting upright, pilots recline with their legs stretched out in front of them. The frontal exposure of the pilot is reduced and the cross-sectional area of the cockpit can be substantially smaller.
The glider's fiberglass construction enables a sleek, smooth design.
Gliders, along with most other aircraft, are designed to have skins that are as smooth as possible to allow the plane to slip more easily through the air. Early gliders were constructed from wood covered with canvas. Later versions were constructed from aluminum with structural aluminum skins that were much smoother. However, the rivets and seams required by aluminum skins produce additional drag, which tends to decrease performance. In many modern gliders, composite construction using materials such as fiberglass and carbon fiber are quickly replacing aluminum. Composite materials allow aircraft designers to create seamless and rivet-less structures with shapes that produce less drag.
Wings
If you look at a glider next to a conventional powered plane, you'll notice a significant difference in the wings. While the wings of both are similar in general shape and function, those on gliders are longer and narrower than those on conventional aircraft. The slenderness of a wing is expressed as the aspect ratio, which is calculated by dividing the square of the span of the wing by the area of the wing.
Glider wings have very high aspect ratios -- their span is very long compared to their width. This is because drag created during the production of lift (known as induced drag) can account for a significant portion of the total drag on a glider. One way to increase the efficiency of a wing is to increase its aspect ratio. Glider wings are very long and thin, which makes them efficient. They produce less drag for the amount of lift they generate.
The aspect ratio of a wing is the wingspan squared divided by the area of the wing. The glider has a much larger aspect ratio than a conventional plane.
Why don't all planes have wings with high aspect ratios? There are two reasons for this. The first is that not all aircraft are designed for efficient flight. Military fighters, for example, are designed with speed and maneuverability well ahead of efficiency on the designer's list of priorities. Another reason is that there are limits to how long and skinny a wing can get before it is no longer able to carry the required loads.
Control Surfaces
Gliders use the same control surfaces (movable sections of the wing and tail) that are found on conventional planes to control the direction of flight. The ailerons and elevator are controlled using a single control stick between the pilot's legs. The rudder, as in conventional aircraft, is controlled using foot pedals.
Mouse-over the control names to see where they're located on the glider.
* Ailerons
Ailerons are the movable sections cut into the trailing edges of the wing. These are used as the primary directional control and they accomplish this by controlling the roll of the plane (tilting the wing tips up and down). Ailerons operate in opposite directions on each side of the plane. If the pilot wants to roll the plane to the right, he moves the control stick to the right. This causes the left aileron to deflect down (creating more lift on this side) and the right aileron to deflect up (creating less lift on this side). The difference in lift between the two sides causes the plane to rotate about its long axis.
* Elevator (horizontal stabilizer)
The elevator is the movable horizontal wing-like structure on the tail. It is used to control the pitch of the plane, allowing the pilot to point the nose of the plane up or down as required.
* Rudder (vertical stabilizer)
The rudder is the vertical wing-like structure on the tail. It is used to control the yaw of the aircraft by allowing the pilot to point the nose of the plane left or right.
Landing Gear
Another way to reduce the size of an airplane is to reduce the size of the landing gear. The landing gear on a glider typically consists of a single wheel mounted just below the cockpit.
What do you do if a chipmunk eats d con?
If a chipmunk eats D-Con (rodenticide), it is crucial to seek immediate veterinary assistance for the chipmunk. D-Con is toxic and can be fatal to animals, so quick intervention is necessary to prevent harm. Try to safely capture the chipmunk and bring it to a wildlife rehabilitation center or a veterinarian for proper care.
Which bird does not build a nest?
All birds have wings. It's just that some of them are useless for flight.
Even the New Zealand kiwi has wings, though it appears to have none. The wings are small and rudimentary, hidden under the kiwis' hairy feathers, but certainly present.
Some of the flightless birds are members of the ratitefamily. Other ratites besides the kiwi include the emu of Australia, Southern cassowary of Australia and New Guinea, the ostrich from Africa (the largest of the flightless birds) and the rhea from South America. Ratites have wings but the bones in their chests do not have the capacity for flight muscles, which is what a bird needs to fly.
Penguins cannot fly, using their wings instead as flippers, but they are not ratites. Nor is the kakapo of New Zealand, the world's only flightless parrot. Tinamous are ground-dwelling, flightless birds (about 47 species) which are related to ratites; they live in Central and South America.
Can chipmunks grow their tails back?
The chipmunk will usually survive with half or no tail but its movements and in particular its balancing will never be quite the way it was before. The chipmunk will get used to having half or no tail and will get used to it and start running and jumping around again, but it will never be quite the same again.
What is the name of the female squirrel from ice age 3?
her name is scratte ;)
Littlegeek edit:
And she is HOT!!!!!!!
How do you trim a rodents front teeth?
Front teeth of rodents are typically trimmed by a veterinarian using specialized tools to ensure the procedure is done safely and effectively. Attempting to trim a rodent's teeth at home without proper training can lead to injury and complications for the animal. Regular vet check-ups and providing appropriate chew toys can help prevent overgrowth of teeth in rodents.
Do southern flying squirrels live in the amazon rainforest?
Flying squirrels do not live in the Amazon rainforest. Only two species of flying squirrel are native to the Americas--the northern and southern flying squirrels--and they are found in North and Central America.
Can a ground squirrel dig through a gravel road?
Ground squirrels have strong claws that allow them to dig through soil, but gravel can be more challenging for them due to the harder and more irregular surface. They may be able to move small pieces of gravel but digging through a gravel road completely would be difficult for them.
