Mini-Quiz: Observing Squirrel Behavior

1. Can a squirrel really tease the cat?

   No, that is giving it human behavioral traitsGood try, but not right. Select another answer. Actually, the cat was teasing the squirrelSorry, not correct. Try another button. It appears so, from my observationsThat is correct. You are doing great.

2. Why do squirrels groom each other?

   It forms a social bond when they reciprocateCorrect. You're getting better every day. They are looking for fleas to eatSorry, not correct. Try another button. It is their way of fightingOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

3. Why weren't the city squirrels afraid of us?

   They saw we didn't have a gun, so they felt safeGood try, but not right. Select another answer. They were used to humans and had no real fearThat is correct. You are doing great. They knew our dog would protect themOops! Wrong answer. Re-read the question and try again.

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