Spot the Camouflaged Squirrels! If you were a predator searching for squirrels, could you spot them? Comment below and let us know how many you found 🐿🐿 #AnimalBehavior #publicoutreach #scienceeducation #squirrelnet #stemsquirrels #education

Have you noticed that the squirrels are looking extra fluffy now that it’s cold outside? That’s because they’re eating more and storing more fat on their bodies so they can stay warm during the winter! (Source: Colorado State University) (Photo Credit: Pinterest)#AnimalBehavior

Hoary marmots are large ground squirrels that inhabit mountainous regions of northwest North America. They are the largest species of North American ground squirrel and are most widely known for their high-pitched alarm call. They weigh between 10 and 20 pounds and can spend up

Ross Bagdasarian Sr. created Alvin and the Chipmunks in 1958 when he recorded his own voice and sped up the playback, resulting in the high-pitched voices of the Chipmunks that we all know. This technique won Bagdasarian two Grammy Awards in sound engineering. Alvin and the

Arctic ground squirrels are a special species of squirrel. Aside from being both the largest and the northern-most North American ground squirrel species, they also hold the record for the lowest body temperature ever recorded in a mammal (26ºF). They hibernate for over half the

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The Prevost’s squirrel is a species of tree squirrel found in southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and many small islands of the East Indies. Their diet varies greatly, from coconut and rubber tree seeds, to eggs and small insects. Their scientific

We never know when disaster may strike. Mother tree squirrels stay prepared by maintaining several nests, or “dreys,” in case of emergency. This can include threats by fire, predators, parasites, or can simply be built due to access to food. In doing so, she is able to

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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow and predicts six more weeks of winter! #GroundhogDay

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Love is in the air! We wanted to share some cute squirrel-themed Valentine's Day cards for you wildlife enthusiasts to send to your loved ones! Print these out or share them online with your favorite person tomorrow! ❤️ Bonus: Comment below your own Valentine's squirrel pun!

Happy Valentine's Day! We are surprising you with even more squirrel Valentine's cards to send to your favorite people ❤️ Let us know which is your favorite! #wildlifelovers #wildlife #squirrels #squirrelnet #stemsquirrels #valentines #valentinesday

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