January 21 is Squirrel Appreciation Day - So here's so things about them

[packman]

There are some 278 species of squirrels around the world and they're found on almost every continent. How did such a small furry animal become so ubiquitous? Read on to learn some surprising facts about squirrels.

https://animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/5-things-you-didnt-know-the-squirrels.htm?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=flipboard-story&utm_content=daily-digest

[50 Shades Of Blue]

1. K & R for squirrels! I love seeing them when I look or go outside.

[Auggie]

2. It amazes me that squirrels plant trees for future generations

[DonaldsRump]

3. I HATED squirrels until I saw this video

Someone posted this remarkable piece on DU, and when I saw it, I was stunned. They are incredibly smart and quite charming too.

(Our dog still hates 'em, though!)

[Rorey]

5. That was fascinating and amusing

[3catwoman3]

8. What fun.

I love watching the squirrels that frequent our patio.

[Rorey]

4. Deceptive caching

I had a dog that did that. He's carry his treat (such as bone or piece of meat) around, digging here and there, and then he'd actually rub the treat in the hole before finally putting it where he wanted it. After he was long gone I'd find buried toys.

We're pretty dry here where I live, and I worry about wildlife getting enough water. So every morning, along with my other chores, I put out a bowl of water for the squirrels and anything else that might be thirsty. I'm probably inviting a big problem on myself by making my back yard so inviting.

[SheltieLover]

6. I love squirrels!!!

Ty!

[Duppers]

7. I love squirrels!

Used to think they were dumb, well, because of the way they'll run in front of your car.

But until I lived in my current home, I never had squirrels surrounding me in trees.

I've fed them for yrs & had 1 little one get impatient if he/she didn't get their food treats before noon. That booger would climb our side window screen so he could stare directly at me; then he chattered & fussed if I took too long to move to get his treats.

He came inside once when I was taking too long to get the treats out the open door. Our Lab, said "hey, get out buddy."