The squirrel is about 16-30cm long and weighs about 100g. It has a relatively large head and a long curly tail, small bright eyes and upright ears. Squirrels have two front feet and two back feet. There are four fingers on the front foot and five toes on the back foot. The first and fifth toes can be opened and closed. The size and color of squirrels vary with species, regions and seasons, including red-haired squirrels, gray-haired squirrels and black-haired squirrels.
Squirrels have agile skills and excellent athletic ability. Its body proportion, body structure and weight provide support and balance to a certain extent, which enables it to walk, jump and climb on branches, and can also make various fancy "squirrel leap" movements.
2. Eating habits of squirrels
Squirrels are omnivores, feeding on pinecones, nuts, fruits and insects. Squirrels can not only jump in the air to catch flying insects, but also wander and jump in trees to further choose food. Squirrels must avoid predators when collecting food. Squirrels have a keen sense of smell and a strong sense of smell memory. They will bury food in many places for a rainy day.
3. Behavior characteristics of squirrels.
Squirrels like to build nests and usually build their homes in tree holes or branches. Their activities are in the early morning and evening, and they like sunbathing and bathing. Squirrels have a strong sense of territory, will bravely defend their territory and homes, and will take the initiative to attack and deter intruders.
Squirrels also have funny characteristics. They love to play, often make hilarious expressions and behaviors, and become the protagonists in many picture books and anime images. However, the role of squirrels in the ecosystem is not just a lovely image, they play an important role in the food chain.
4. The relationship between squirrels and humans
In human perception, squirrels are often regarded as cute little animals, but they also bring negative effects to human beings. Squirrels build their own habitats on wires, branches and roofs, sometimes causing fires and power outages. In addition, squirrels will also look for food in fruit trees, crops and even poultry cages, which will bring certain economic losses to farmers. Therefore, people need to control the number of squirrels to a certain extent and balance their relationship with the ecological environment and human survival.