It has recently been proved by studies that giraffes could potentially swim – but not very well at all. As for diving – that is a definite no for giraffes. How Far Can Giraffes Swim? It was often said – by scientists – that giraffes couldn’t ever swim. Ever. Giraffes had never been seen swimming
Tree squirrels all sleep at night in their den – often called a ‘drey’. Usually made of leaves, twigs, and mosses – these dreys are wedged high in treetops. Do Squirrels Sleep At Night In Trees? Tree squirrels all sleep in trees at night. Squirrels feel safe up in the trees and will always run
Absolutely. Squirrels are incredibly intelligent animals – and if a human makes it worth their while (by regularly feeding them) – they will remember for sure! How Do Squirrels Remember Humans? Any animal with any intelligence will learn to connect two things together if those two things result in something good. Sometimes in just a
Squirrels are famous for running up trees – and this is exactly what they do in winter. Rather than migrating somewhere warm – they hide out in their cozy nest. And they don’t hibernate. They are awake all winter. Do Squirrels Hibernate In Winter? It is very cold out in the woods in winter –
Squirrels pile on fat during fall; stock up on nuts; and build themselves a real cozy den in the treetops. As a result, squirrels don’t often freeze to death. How Can Squirrels Freeze To Death? Squirrels normally create themselves a fine nest – or drey – in the trees each year. One for a summer
Although they’re mammals and can ‘catch’ rabies off other infected mammals – squirrels don’t seem to ever get ill from it or (thankfully) pass it on to humans. Do Squirrels Have Rabies Like Raccoons Do? Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the brain and can be found in and transmitted to, all mammals. It