What Do Animals Squirrel Away for Winter?

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

• Animals don't like grocery stores

• Animals can't drive cars to get there

• Animals find food in nature instead

• Grocery stores don't allow animals inside

What does "squirreling away" food mean?

• Eating like a squirrel

• Storing food for later use

• Throwing food at squirrels

• Cooking food for squirrels

What is "scatter hoarding"?

• Hiding food in many different places

• Scattering food on the ground

• Sharing food with other animals

• Collecting food quickly

Why do some squirrels use scatter hoarding?

• It's easier than other methods

• They forget where they put their food

• It protects their food if some is found

• They like to dig many holes

What is a "midden"?

• A type of squirrel

• A shallow pit for storing food

• A grocery store for animals

• A winter season

Which animal stores earthworms for later?

• Squirrels

• Foxes

• Moles

• Wildcats

How might animals remember where they hid food?

• They write it down

• They ask other animals

• They use landmarks like trees

• They always forget

What do some squirrels do to trick other animals?

• They hide fake nuts

• They disguise themselves

• They make loud noises

• They climb higher in trees

Why is it important for animals to store food?

• To have parties in winter

• To trade with other animals

• To survive when food is scarce

• To make their homes look nice

What sense might squirrels use to find buried food?

• Hearing

• Sight

• Smell

• Taste