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Squirrels Can Be Left- or Right-handed
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HowStuffWorks looks at whether strongly lateralized squirrels are less good at learning.
Don't Hate the Indian Giant Squirrel Because He's Beautiful
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The Indian giant squirrel is covered in flamboyant colors like orange, black and bright purple. HowStuffWorks find out why he's so colorful.
Squirrels Can Be Left- or Right-handed
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A study at the University of Exeter in January 2020 found that squirrels that strongly favored a paw - whether right or left - perform less well at learning tasks. Ah ... OK. So. Many. Questions.
Squirrels Get Jacked During Hibernation; No Weights Needed!
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Hibernating mammals like ground squirrels can build some muscle mass during their big sleep, with the help of gut bacteria.
It's Gardening Season: 5 Tips to Keep Squirrels Out
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Squirrels aren't going anywhere. HowStuffWorks looks at how gardeners and these pesky critters can get along peacefully, in the same yard.
These Arctic Squirrels Repeat Puberty Every Year of Their Lives
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How does hibernation affect the life cycle of the Arctic ground squirrel? This HowStuffWorks article looks at the impact on male puberty.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Squirrels
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If you look outside your window right now, you'll probably see one running up a tree or checking you out. How did the squirrel get so commonplace?
Flying Squirrels Glow Hot Pink in UV Light
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HowStuffWorks checks out the science behind why squirrels glow pink under UV light.
Squirrels Are Hardwired to 'Dance' When a Car's Coming
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Why do squirrels exhibit behavior that can get them killed by cars? And how can you avoid them? Find out at the answers at HowStuffWorks.
HowStuffWorks Illustrated: "Why Squirrels Organize and Bury Their Nuts"
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HowStuffWorks explains how squirrels actually organize their nut hoard.