Squirrel and Bird Behavior Quiz

What was the initial belief about how squirrels find their buried food?

• They follow other squirrels.

• They use a GPS device.

• They rely on their sense of smell and luck.

• They use a detailed map.

What did researchers discover about squirrels' ability to find their food?

• Squirrels use a random search method.

• Squirrels rely solely on smell.

• Squirrels have a form of episodic memory.

• Squirrels follow other animals to their food.

How do squirrels protect their valuable food from thieves?

• They eat it immediately.

• They bury it deeper.

• They create decoy holes.

• They guard it constantly.

What unique behavior do western scrub jays exhibit to protect their food?

• They share their food with other birds.

• They re-bury their food when watched.

• They hide their food in trees.

• They bury their food in water.

What concept about mental time travel was challenged by the behavior of squirrels and some birds?

• It is only found in mammals.

• It is exclusive to humans and higher apes.

• It is a learned behavior.

• It is a myth.