What Do Animals Squirrel Away for Winter?

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What is 'scatter hoarding'?

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Hiding food in many different places.

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Why do some squirrels use scatter hoarding?

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It protects their food if some is found.

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Why don't animals shop at grocery stores like humans do?

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Animals find food in nature instead.

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What does 'squirreling away' food mean?

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Storing food for later use.

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What do some squirrels do to trick other animals?

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They hide fake nuts.

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What is the main reason squirrels gather food in the fall?

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To prepare for winter when food is scarce.

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What types of food do squirrels typically store?

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Nuts, seeds, and fruits.

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How do squirrels remember where they hid their food?

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They use landmarks and their sense of smell.

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What is the benefit of hiding food in different places?

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It reduces the chance of losing all their food to other animals.

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What animals are known to steal food from squirrels?

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Birds, other squirrels, and raccoons.