Let’s Pray – The Squirrel With the Nuts in His Mouth 
When someone says “Let’s Pray”, what will happen? If you haven’t seen the famous picture of the squirrel with the nuts in his mouth, you’re missing out! In this article, we’ll learn about the sociability of Tree squirrels and how they communicate and herald messages. Then we’ll examine the squirrel’s 180-degree vision.
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Tree squirrels
Scientists have discovered that tree squirrels have the ability to remember where they’ve put their nuts. This behavior is explained by the fact that they sort their nuts by size, type, taste and nutritional value. They also remember which nuts they’ve gathered in the past, which is a very useful trait for humans. But despite its usefulness, tree squirrels have a limited memory.
When squirrels come for food, they often raise their tails. Unlike human speech, the noises they make are onomatopoeic, and can signal a predator’s approach. It’s hard to decipher squirrels’ messages, but they do have a few common sounds. One is the “kuk,” which is a low and repetitive sound. Another sound is the “quaa” sound, which is higher and shriller.
Their ability to herald a message
Despite their name, heralds aren’t a new concept. This word is an old Germanic term meaning “leader of an armed band.” The noun herald dates back to the early fourteenth century, when it referred to an official at a tournament. They made announcements and directed armed men. It came to English through Anglo-French.
Jessica Watson is a PHD holder from the University of Washington. She studied behavior and interaction between squirrels and has presented her research in several wildlife conferences including TWS Annual Conference in Winnipeg.
