Squirrel Behavior and Ecology

The video explores the life of squirrels during winter and spring. It starts with a squirrel sighting in the yard, leading to a discussion about how squirrels survive the winter by storing food and sleeping to conserve energy. The video explains the challenges squirrels face in finding food during winter and their strategies for remembering where they buried it. As spring approaches, squirrels become more active with the availability of food. The video concludes with an invitation to engage with the audience through art and questions.

Who is Ruffles in the video?

• A pen pal squirrel from Chicago

• A pet squirrel living in the yard

• A bird that visits the yard

• A friend of Squeaks who lives nearby

Why do squirrels sleep a lot during winter?

• To avoid predators

• To conserve energy due to scarce food

• Because they are nocturnal

• To stay warm

What do squirrels primarily eat?

• Only nuts and fruits

• Only small animals

• A mix of plants and small animals

• Only insects

Where do squirrels store their food for winter?

• In the ground

• In tree hollows

• In nests

• In underground burrows

How do squirrels remember where they buried their food?

• By following other squirrels

• By drawing a map

• By using their sense of smell

• By marking the spot with leaves

What happens if a squirrel forgets to dig up an acorn?

• It grows into an oak tree

• It gets eaten by other animals

• It rots away

• It disappears

How tall can a full-grown oak tree become?

• About 5 meters

• About 10 meters

• About 25 meters

• About 50 meters

What changes for squirrels as spring approaches?

• They start hibernating

• They build new nests

• They find more food and sleep less

• They migrate to warmer areas

What activity is suggested to engage with Ruffles?

• Send her a video

• Write her a letter

• Visit her in Chicago

• Send her a gift

How can viewers interact with the creators of the video?

• By sending a letter

• By leaving a comment or sending an email

• By calling them

• By visiting their office