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Sociability of Squirrels
15:05 - 20:42 (05:36)
Ground squirrels like prairie dogs have a good sense of smell to distinguish blood relations while tree squirrels, although not living in communal societies, are still social creatures.
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Groundhogs and prairie dogs are not typical tree-dwellers unlike squirrels who live in trees most of the time.
15:05 - 16:27 (01:21)
Groundhogs, Prairie Dogs, Squirrels
Summary
Groundhogs and prairie dogs are not typical tree-dwellers unlike squirrels who live in trees most of the time. They also lack the characteristic bushy tail of the squirrel and live a different life altogether.
ChapterSociability of Squirrels
EpisodeSquirrels, Ahoy!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ground squirrels have a keen sense of smell and can recognize other squirrels based on their scent to determine blood relations.
16:27 - 20:42 (04:14)
Ground squirrels
Summary
Ground squirrels have a keen sense of smell and can recognize other squirrels based on their scent to determine blood relations. While ground squirrels tend to live in communal groups, even tree squirrels exhibit social behaviors in the winter.