Live like a Squirrel!

People are wacky. Look at this guy he wants to live like a squirrel. Do you think you can pass the "Make your own nest" test and live like a rodent? Lets explore some of the requirements for actually living like a squirrel ? Build a nest in your yard ONLY if live up to these stringent standards:

• When a squirrel senses danger, its first instinct is to stand motionless. (homework: try standing still in the middle of the road while cars approach, see how this works out)

• Squirrels chew on tree branches to sharpen and clean their teeth. They will also chew on power lines for the same reason. (homework: if you pass the stick test get extra credit and chew on some power lines, try and black out your neighborhood)

• A squirrel's brain is about the size of a walnut. (homework: if you have passed hw assignment 1 and 2 then we will check this section off as well)

• The gray squirrel has been known to build a nest in many unusual places, in an attic or a crawl space seems to be the most common. Squirrels have also built nests in automobiles, chimney's, barbecue grills and under porches. (homework: break into your house and try making a "rogue" nest in your attic or under a porch)

Congratulations! You are now ready to build your very own nest in a tree.