The Tianshan yellow squirrel is of medium size and has a long tail. It mainly inhabits the gentle slopes of the hills in front of the mountains, small basins between mountains, and relatively dry areas on both sides of the river valley in the mountain grasslands at an altitude of 1000-1500 meters. O...
Daurian ground squirrel is a group of scattered animals, diurnal, one of the representative species of the northern grassland, but occasionally go out of the hole to forage at night. The activity pattern has seasonal changes. The time of ground activity of ground squirrels varies with the season. Us...
The long-tailed yellow squirrel is an animal of the Sciuridae family and the genus Squirrel. It mainly inhabits high mountains at 1700-3000m and relatively humid piedmont hills, forest edges and river valleys. The vegetation types are mostly mountain grasslands, forest grasslands and subalpine meado...
Red-cheeked yellow squirrel is an animal of the Sciuridae family and the genus Squirrel. It inhabits low mountain grasslands, piedmont hilly grasslands and semi-desert plains. In some places, it can rise along the river valley to the mountain grasslands of the mid-mountain belt at an altitude of 1,5...
The Alashan yellow rat was originally listed as a subspecies of the Daurian yellow rat, and became an independent valid species in 1975. It lives in grasslands and semi-desert environments. It is diurnal. It feeds on the roots, stems, leaves and seeds of herbaceous plants, and also eats insects. It...
The chipmunk, also known as the chipmunk, yellow-bellied chipmunk, and leopard mouse, usually builds nests in tree holes, tree branches, or cracks on cliffs. It is active at dawn and dusk. Its food is mainly plant fruits, buds, seeds, and insects. It is widely distributed and is a common group. It i...
Northern squirrels mainly live in temperate and subarctic coniferous forests or mixed coniferous and broad-leaved forests. They build nests in large trees and are good at jumping. They mainly feed on seeds of trees such as pine trees, and also eat mushrooms, young shoots, wild fruits and insects. Th...
Table of Contents:Introduction: The Art of Homebuilding in the WildWhat Makes Twigs and Sticks Ideal for Building Homes?Squirrels: Masters of Twig ConstructionTree Nesting BehaviorHow Squirrels Build Their HomesBirds and Their Twig-Based NestsCrows, Magpies, and Other Tree-Dwelling BirdsNesting Tech...
Squirrels and chipmunks are cute and energetic creatures, but they can wreak havoc in gardens, homes, and yards. From raiding bird feeders to burrowing in gardens, their presence can cause significant damage. To keep these critters at bay, it's essential to use effective repellent methods. In th...
Memory is a key factor in an animal's ability to learn, adapt, and survive. But which animal has the best memory? While many animals exhibit impressive cognitive abilities, some species stand out for their remarkable memory skills. From elephants and dolphins to birds and octopuses, let’s explo...
Animals with the coolest defense mechanisms: Masters of self-protection in natureIn nature, the competition for survival is extremely fierce. In order to protect themselves from predators, many animals have evolved unique defense mechanisms to cleverly deal with threats. The following are several an...
Squirrels are omnivores and eat a wide variety of food sources, including plant foods, animal foods, and other foods that squirrels may forage for. Here's a closer look at the various foods squirrels may eat:Nuts and Seeds: Squirrels are famous nut lovers and they often eat a variety of nuts and...
Squirrels are a widely distributed rodent that belongs to the family Sciuridae and includes about 280 species distributed all over the world. Here are details about squirrels and their living habits: Appearance features Body shape: Medium in size, usually 15-20...
The expression "busy schedule" is often used to describe a person who is very busy and has little free time. If we were to apply this expression to animals, we might say that a particular animal is very busy, doing something almost constantly.In the animal kingdom, some animals that fit th...
When talking about rats or mice, people always think of their bad habits such as stealing food, destroying crops, and even spreading diseases. The idiom "when a rat crosses the street, everyone shouts to beat it" fully expresses human beings' deep hatred for rats. However...
Indochinese squirrels are arboreal animals, distributed in southern Yunnan (Xishuangbanna, Jiangcheng, Luchun, Jinping and Hekou east of the Lancang River). They live in tropical rainforests and monsoon forests below 1,000 meters above sea level, mostly active on low trees at the edge of the forest....
"The big rat, the big rat, has no food for me!... The dying woman is suitable for that paradise.""The rats in the official warehouse are as big as a bucket, and they won't leave even when someone opens a warehouse."These verses were all used by the ancients to ridicule corrup...