Many folks dislike squirrels, believing them to be pests much like opossums or moles. One of my friends even refers to squirrels as “big rats with fluffy tails.”
Sure, sometimes the furry critters may snatch seeds from the bird feeder in your backyard. They might even dash out suddenly in front of your car.
But the more I have learned about squirrels, the more I have realized that they are seriously misunderstood creatures. Contrary to popular belief, they are actually extremely intelligent. On top of that, they are very friendly and adorable animals that deserve to be loved by all humans.
Seriously, squirrels make everything they do cute and silly, from eating globs of almond butter off a fork to burying nuts in people’s hoodies. Their overall quirkiness and occasional hankering for mischief is what makes them my favorite animal.
Check out this list of nine reasons you should ditch misconceptions and start loving squirrels. These companionable creatures will be so happy to have your friendship.
1. They Eat The Insects In Your Yard And Garden
Ground squirrels are primarily omnivores. They munch mainly on plant-based foods like nuts, berries, flowers, and acorns, though they also have been known to eat insects and the occasional small vertebrate.
Who knew the squirrel hanging out in your backyard was helping out with pest control?
2. They Help The Planet By Planting Trees
We have all seen squirrels lugging around nuts or frantically trying to bury them. It turns out, though, that squirrels don’t always dig up the edible treasures after stashing them.
In fact, these forgotten nuts often grow into trees, meaning squirrels play a huge role in conserving our ecosystem!
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