1. Not All Squirrels Like All Acorns
Cartoons and other popular media often showcase a squirrel's love of acorns, but in truth, not all species like the same type. Some studies show that most squirrels prefer to dine on white acorns right away while storing red acorns for the winter. There are several reasons most squirrels do this, including:- The amount of bitter-tasting tannin in red acorns
- The instinct to store food
- The amount of protein in white acorns