Monday Memo

• Squirrels are rodents.
• There are around 280 different species of squirrel.
• Most squirrels are small and have big eyes and bushy tails.
• Their large eyes help them skillfully climb trees and avoid predators.
• Squirrels eat mostly nuts, fruits and seeds.
• Squirrels are born blind.
• Flying squirrels can’t fly like birds but they can glide between trees.
• Flying squirrels have been known to glide for distances of up to 295 ft.
• Chipmunks are small squirrels with stripes.
• Chipmunks have cheek pouches which help them carry food.
• Many chipmunk species hoard food such as nuts, berries, egg and grains for the winter.