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JANUARY 20, 2010
Squirrel Appreciation Day
Tomorrow, Jan 21st, is Squirrel Appreciation Day. I know that some people don’t like squirrels, but I am not one. I find them quite charming. Okay, so their brain is the size of a walnut and they do come from the rodent family, but there are many things that make the squirrel great. They are one of the few wild animals that have adapted to humans and coexist with us reasonably well. Of course, they have had much time to practice. The gray squirrel has been traced back over 50 million years. Although known for raiding bird feeders, squirrels can actually be very congenial. Although an adult squirrel normally lives alone, in severe cold it will share its nest with other squirrels. If it’s a storm, the squirrels may not leave the nest for days, but once the temperature rises, the guests will be on their way. Really, our little furry friends get a bad rap. If their nest gets infested with fleas, they move! Their erratic path while crossing the street is believed to really be an attempt to confuse the car. Clearly, this doesn’t work, but still… Squirrel bites occur when people try to feed them by hand holding the food between their fingers. As a squirrel’s eyes are located at the sides of their head, they can’t see what their eating that well. I’m glad there is Squirrel Appreciation Day and if you feel the same, come by the library and check out some squirrel books! |
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