Chapter
The Secret Life of Squirrels
52:18 - 58:19 (06:00)
The podcast discusses the behaviors and habits of squirrels in the city, including how they react to predators and why they seem to run in front of cars.
Clips
Emily and the speaker observe a black squirrel in Brooklyn.
52:18 - 54:29 (02:10)
Summary
Emily and the speaker observe a black squirrel in Brooklyn. They speak about the tactic of predators and why squirrels may cross in front of cars while driving.
ChapterThe Secret Life of Squirrels
EpisodeSquirrels, Ahoy!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The black squirrel, once believed to be a freak of nature, is not a different species but likely a different breed of the Eastern gray squirrel that used to possibly be the dominant version, but now infrequently appears across North America.
54:29 - 55:24 (00:55)
Summary
The black squirrel, once believed to be a freak of nature, is not a different species but likely a different breed of the Eastern gray squirrel that used to possibly be the dominant version, but now infrequently appears across North America.
ChapterThe Secret Life of Squirrels
EpisodeSquirrels, Ahoy!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The prevalence of the black squirrel population on Roosevelt Island can be explained by genetics and a contained population, leading to more recessive genes.
55:24 - 57:03 (01:38)
Summary
The prevalence of the black squirrel population on Roosevelt Island can be explained by genetics and a contained population, leading to more recessive genes.
ChapterThe Secret Life of Squirrels
EpisodeSquirrels, Ahoy!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A Baltimore City kindergarten class, led by Katie, sends an enthusiastic email to Mr. Chuck and Mr. Josh after hearing their recent watermelon episode that mentioned the "three sisters."
57:04 - 57:27 (00:23)
Summary
A Baltimore City kindergarten class, led by Katie, sends an enthusiastic email to Mr. Chuck and Mr. Josh after hearing their recent watermelon episode that mentioned the "three sisters."
ChapterThe Secret Life of Squirrels
EpisodeSquirrels, Ahoy!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Three Sisters is a Native American tradition of planting corn, beans, and squash together.
57:28 - 58:19 (00:51)
Summary
The Three Sisters is a Native American tradition of planting corn, beans, and squash together. The beans climb up the cornstalks, and the squash leaves serve as mulch to keep the moisture in. All three are dried for winter use.