Fun Facts About Squirrels.

Squirrels are amazing creatures; they can leap 10 times their body length and turn their ankles 180 degrees to face any direction when climbing.

They have superb vision, and they learn by quickly copying other animals.

They are not shy of coming out in the daytime, making them one of the rare wild mammals that many of us actually see.

Whether you think they’re a nuisance or a lovely sight, check out some amazing squirrel facts!

In Greek, the word “squirrel” means “shadow tail.”

The most iconic behavior of squirrels is storing nuts and acorns for winter. Which is necessary for the species of squirrel that don’t hibernate.

The hind legs of squirrels are double-jointed, which gives them the ability to run up and down trees very quickly.

A male squirrel can actually smell a female in heat from up to a mile away.

Mating season for squirrels is from February to May, with a 44-day gestation period. Generally, two to four young are born per litter.

Squirrels have 4 toes on their front feet, which are extremely sharp and used for gripping tree bark whilst climbing. They also have 5 toes on their back feet.