Summary
Squirrels remember where they bury nuts, solve puzzles to reach food, and even pretend to bury when they think they're being watched. Deep Look shows how a squirrel's clever brain guides its behavior.
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Discussion questions
Talk about it
A squirrel takes in what it sees and remembers, then adjusts what it does -- hiding food, faking a hiding spot, or working out a puzzle. Behavior follows the information the brain collects.
- What are some clever things squirrels do to protect their food?
- How does a squirrel use what it notices to decide how to act?
- Why might pretending to bury a nut help a squirrel?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: behavior, memory, information, respond.
Try it: Hide a small object, then try to remember its spot a minute later. Write how memory helps a squirrel find its buried food.