August 2016

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Nope, there is no news here. But instead, we have added some: FUN_SQUIRREL_FACTS

• Squirrels belong to the order Rodentia. There are 365 species.
• They mate twice a year.
• Their nests are called dreys.
• Their sweat glands are on their feet.
• They can run 20 miles an hour.
• Their teeth never stop growing. Gnawing keeps squirrels' teeth from growing into their necks.
• When frightened, they dart back and forth to confuse predators. This doesn't work with cars, however, so most city squirrels don't live longer than a year.
• Although considered granivores (animals that eat grains and nuts), they will eat almost anything.
• Gray squirrels bury their acorns all over the place ("scatter hoarding"), then forget where. Forgotten acorns become trees. This forgetfulness is the main way oak and other hardwood forests grow and spread, scientists say.
• Gray squirrels are called "living fossils" because they haven't changed much in 37 million years.
• To save squirrels that are unable to climb out of your chimney, drop a thick rope down the flu, so they can climb out...note photo above

Entry

“OK, so it’s not as classy as a flea circus. But get a load of that tight rope act!”

And if I snap this rope tight, like so ... he turns into a flying squirrel!

welcome to the first contestant for the squirrel strength test.

and for my next trick, I'll turn him into a Giant peanut!

Now what do you want me to do? Spin around or bite your fingers, it's my choice buddy!

Just hanging around till you give me the news. WINNER! cissy

Next, I'll train the human to gather acorns.