What Do You Get When You Cross a Squirrel With a Bungee Cord?
If you’ve ever seen a squirrel jump on a bungee cord, you know that the animal’s farts smell like nuts. That’s because squirrels are very good at explaining things and, like us, they never forget where they hid their nuts. Luckily, we can take advantage of this fact by taking a bungee cord and a squirrel to the park and seeing which one bungee jumps.
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Taking a bungee cord to a squirrel
Taking a bungee cord and wrapping it around a squirrel’s neck can be an effective way to catch the animal. To do so, you should first get a long, stiff piece of cloth. The fabric tube should be about four inches wide and 12 feet long. The fabric tube should be sewn with strong thread, and it should be positioned just above the squirrel’s hook.
The infant squirrel should be kept warm until it can be reunited with its mother. You can place some uncooked rice in a sock or open jar to keep the baby warm. Make sure not to feed the infant squirrel food or water. If possible, get the mother squirrel to return with the baby. Once you have the baby squirrel, take it to the nearest wildlife rehabilitator and let it nurse again.
Before you take your bungee cord to a squirrel, consider if the animal is a juvenile. Juveniles are about the size of an adult squirrel and have fluffed out tails. Their bodies are shorter than six inches and are generally independent. As long as they’re not chomping on electrical wire, it shouldn’t pose any danger to the animal.
Getting a squirrel to bungee jump on a bungee cord
If you have a squirrel problem and want to train it to jump on a bungee cord, you will need to make him believe that he is a human. One way to do this is to use a string of corn. You can either leave the cob raw or cook it. Once the squirrel is attached to the bungee cord, he can start hopping and hanging on for dear life.
A thick-woven rope will make it more likely for a squirrel to bungee jump, so make sure that the rope is at least 3 feet long. This length will help the cord bounce and won’t wrap around the squirrel’s neck. A rope that’s longer than your squirrel’s body length will also be better for preventing the squirrel from tripping on the cord.
Alternatively, you can install a Squngee feeder in your garden. The Squngee deluxe feeder has a metal spring that swings under the weight of the squirrel and two corncobs inside. The squirrel clings onto the spring and bounces up and down, grabbing the corncobs as they jump. The Squngee Deluxe is made from weather-resistant metal and a fabric shroud covers the spring, preventing injuries.
What is the scientific name for the red squirrel?
The scientific name for the red squirrel is Tamiasciurus hudsonicus.
What is the smallest species of squirrel?
The smallest species of squirrel is the African pygmy squirrel.
What is the largest species of squirrel?
The largest species of squirrel is the Indian giant squirrel.
What do squirrels eat?
Squirrels are mostly herbivorous and their diet consists of a variety of plant foods such as seeds nuts fruits buds and greens.
However some squirrels are known to eat small insects and even birds.
Where do squirrels live?
Squirrels are found all over the world with the exception of Antarctica.
What is the life span of a squirrel?
The average life span of a squirrel is 5-10 years although some have been known to live up to 20 years in captivity.
Do squirrels hibernate?
While some squirrels do hibernate others do not.
Hibernation is more common in squirrels that live in colder climates.
How do squirrels communicate?
Squirrels communicate through a variety of vocalizations such as chattering screeching and whistling as well as through scent marking.
What is a group of squirrels called?
A group of squirrels is known as a scurry or dray.
What is the plural of squirrel?
The plural of squirrel is squirrels.
What is the collective noun for a group of flying squirrels?
The collective noun for a group of flying squirrels is a colony.
What is the gestation period of a squirrel?
The gestation period of a squirrel is approximately 44 days.
How many young do squirrels typically have?
Squirrels typically have 2-5 young per litter.
What is the purpose of a squirrel’s tail?
The squirrel’s tail serves a variety of purposes such as balance communication and insulation.
Do all squirrels climb trees?
No not all squirrels climb trees.
Ground squirrels for example live in burrows in the ground.
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.
