Chapter
Ecological Role of Squirrels
20:42 - 27:22 (06:40)
This podcast episode discusses the ecological role of squirrels in planting new forests and keeping existing forests healthy by caching nuts. Additionally, the hosts mention some humorous depictions of squirrels as big game hunters.
Clips
The speaker describes a cozy and warm scene of a winter day inside a woodpecker hole, with a faint light and a group of squirrels snuggling together and sleeping after eating acorns.
20:42 - 21:42 (00:59)
Summary
The speaker describes a cozy and warm scene of a winter day inside a woodpecker hole, with a faint light and a group of squirrels snuggling together and sleeping after eating acorns.
ChapterEcological Role of Squirrels
EpisodeSquirrels, Ahoy!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Tree squirrels play a huge ecological role in keeping forests healthy by planting new forests and forgetting about nuts.
21:42 - 25:28 (03:46)
Summary
Tree squirrels play a huge ecological role in keeping forests healthy by planting new forests and forgetting about nuts. Their ability to move effortlessly up and down trees can startle people, but they are an important part of the ecosystem.
ChapterEcological Role of Squirrels
EpisodeSquirrels, Ahoy!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The use of GI Joe action figures as stage props for roadkill pictures, and ground squirrels scent-marking and using rattlesnake skin as camouflage.
25:28 - 27:22 (01:54)
Summary
The use of GI Joe action figures as stage props for roadkill pictures, and ground squirrels scent-marking and using rattlesnake skin as camouflage.