Stupendous Squirrel Storage! | Winter is Alive! | SciShow Kids

The video explores a nature walk where a midden, a food storage pile created by red squirrels, is discovered. It explains how middens serve as a crucial food source for squirrels and other animals, making them a keystone species in the forest ecosystem. The video highlights the importance of protecting these structures to maintain ecological balance.

What is a midden and why is it important for red squirrels?

How do red squirrels protect their middens from other animals?

What role do red squirrels play in their ecosystem as a keystone species?

What might happen to other animals if red squirrels did not build middens?

Can you name other animals that store food similarly to red squirrels?