
How Do Squirrels Climb Down Trees so Effortlessly?
Most of the globe, excluding Australia and Antarctica, has a natural squirrel population, meaning most people are aware of the agility of the species. Still, that doesn't stop people from feeling amazed as they witness squirrels scurrying down trees as fast as they shot up the trunk. The speed is not an indicator of mutant squirrels requiring removal in Kitchener; rather, it is a normal behaviour made possible by the animal's build and attributes.
If you are like most people, you have probably witnessed a squirrel hanging upside down from a birdfeeder or a tree branch, as it reaches for seed, nuts, or other food and treats. The exceptional grip strength and contortive behaviour are not equivalent in all species of squirrel, but it is prevalent in the grey and flying squirrels.