How smart are Squirrels?
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Squirrels are unbelievably smart. There are many you tube videos showing how smart they are. I could say, that squirrels seem smarter than some of the posts I've read on AGN
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Not that smart but I know of one that used to beat up Corn pop and sometimes went by "the Big Man"
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I would say they are dumber then a box of rocks especially going into Club Leshiys yard everyday
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I saw a TV special on how smart squirrels can be,they are smart enough to fool some people some of the time and smarter than 23% of the human population all the time.
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We live on acreage so the little guys are everywhere. They're cool to see being acrobatic in the trees - the only time I shoot them is when they become total pests on the roof or feeders. Note to the wise - don't use .457 caliber!
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We have some big old fox squirrels that live behind our property. We have 2 dogs with invisible fence. they have learned they can cross the underground wire and the dogs won't follow, they race to the line with the dogs chasing them, then stop, turn around and taunt them.
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They are very smart! They are basically rodent versions of cats lol. Theres a really great YouTube video of a guy who made a complete maze course with different challenges for the squirrels to attempt in order to get to certain foods they liked lol. I will try to find the link as it was a very informative and entertaining video. I was truly amazed how they went about problem-solving to get the snacks!
Were i live its just rural enough to be able to shoot them but tbh I always liked wild life too much to kill if not for food.
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Were i live its just rural enough to be able to shoot them but tbh I always liked wild life too much to kill if not for food.
Here's the video! Check it out!
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I did, but the ground speed of a African Squirrel vs the European Squirrel was not contested. Now go away or I shall Taunt you again.
Smitty
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Having grown up and lived in the Southeast most of my life, squirrels are an everyday encounter and I enjoy watching them. I’ve been known to load some feeders just to see how many will show up. No need to shoot them as they cause no problems and the raptors in the area keep the numbers manageable.
Rick H.
Rick H.
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I know their not smart enough to be electricians. They chew through electrical wiring only to be electrocuted and major cause of house fires. Almost got mine. Crow
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What’s left of the squirrels in my neighborhood seem pretty smart as they avoid my yard/trees.
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Back in 2018 here in New England we had the "great squirrel apocalypse". In one area near Concord, NH on I-93 I saw HUNDREDS of pasted squirrels on one off ramp alone. It was wild.
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Remembering the Great Squirrel Apocalypse of 2018
In the fall of 2018, millions of squirrels met their demise on New England roadways. One year later, we look back at the why and the how, and what’s in store for 2019.
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