Squirrel Nature Study
Tree squirrels are some of the most entertaining critters to inhabit our neighborhoods. This week’s Outdoor Hour Challenge will help you and your little squirrel hunters observe local squirrels more closely as you note their behavior and features. Squirrels are not shy so you should be able to spot them and make some observations with ease. You may want to take along a pair of binoculars to get a closer look!
Squirrel Nature Study – Handbook of Nature Study Lesson #57
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“The squirrel’s legs are short because he is essentially a climber rather than a runner; the hips are very strong, which insures his power as a jumper, and his leaps are truly remarkable.”
“The squirrel has two pairs of gnawing teeth which are very long and strong, as in all rodents, and he needs to keep busy gnawing hard things with them, or they will grow so long that he cannot use them at all and will starve to death.”
“During the winter, the red squirrel does not remain at home except in the coldest weather, when he lies cozily with his tail wrapped around him like a fur neck-piece to keep him warm.”
Handbook of Nature Study, pages 234 and 235
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Squirrel Nature Study – Handbook of Nature Study Lesson #57
Members here on the Handbook of Nature Study have access to this printable squirrel watch activity page. These ideas may help you get started with your squirrel observations and then provide a place to record your follow-up thoughts for your nature journal.
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