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?

• A nest for baby squirrels

• A storage place for food like pine cones

• A pile of leaves for playing

• A type of tree where squirrels live

Why do red squirrels place their middens in the middle of their territory?

• To attract other animals

• To make them look bigger

• To keep an eye on them

• To hide them from other squirrels

How do middens benefit other animals in the forest?

• They help animals find water

• They serve as a food and shelter source

• They provide a place for animals to play

• They are used for nesting by birds

What is a keystone species?

• A species that migrates frequently

• A species that helps many other creatures survive

• A species that is the largest in its habitat

• A species that is endangered

What might happen if red squirrels didn't build middens?

• The forest would have more trees

• The forest would become less diverse

• Other animals would find new food sources

• The ecosystem would remain unchanged