2006-09-12 14:53:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
"I'm Bored" has the right answer. Squirrels do not hibernate during the winter, and can be seen outside hopping through the snow or burrowing for food.
However, they spend most of their time in their nests during wintertime in order to conserve heat energy. Since food is scarce during winter months, they can't afford to burn off any more calories than necessary as heat.
2006-09-12 15:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Michael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Squirrels don't go anywhere. They have their nests built high in the fork of a tree. During the summer they store nuts in the ground and like humans, they spend extra time in their cozy beds in the winter months. They curl up together, wrap their tails around their faces for warmth and come down to dig up their winter store of food.
2006-09-12 15:14:06 · answer #2 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They hibernate. That is, they simply sleep through it. Great strategy, if you can get away with it. Find a snug nest you can keep warm with body heat, at least as much as you need, and sleep through the tough times. Only problem is, that tree or whatever has to stay there, undisturbed by others, until Spring, for this to work well. There was a time when a self-respecting squirrel could count on that, and nod off untroubled by dreams. But with chain saws making such a racket . . .
2006-09-12 15:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They really do not go anywhere. You can see them bouncing in the snow, they burrow into hollow trees, garages, basements, people's attics. Any place where they can find shelter. They are closely related to the rabbit, which are rodents, they grow extra hair to help keep warm. They breed in the early spring so their offspring are mature by the time winter arrives. I hope this answers your question.
2006-09-12 15:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by sharkscue 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They cover foodstuff everywhere. Storing it up for the tilt months. i spotted the squirrels around right here cover acorns in cracks interior the line. I see them going from side to side on the line the place I stay. i think of this is how maximum of them finally end up getting squished. i attempt to look out for the little dudes.
2016-11-07 05:12:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They stick around -- I see them hopping across the snow all the time. They build up their fat stores in the fall, and also burrow food in holes to get them through the winter.
2006-09-12 15:01:30 · answer #6 · answered by I'm_Bored 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IN SIDE THE TREE THEY HAVE A NEST IN THE TREE IN THE WINTER
2006-09-12 14:56:33 · answer #7 · answered by gbinnicker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bahama?
2006-09-12 14:56:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the opposite place they go in the summer.
Have a nice day!
2006-09-12 15:02:17 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle Alf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dun hibernate so its the usual habitat, borrow holled tress or underground borrows
2006-09-12 14:57:21 · answer #10 · answered by JAY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋