
Why do Squirrels Run Back and Forth?
The fall is a difficult time to be a squirrel. It is rare to drive down busy city or neighbourhood streets without seeing the aftermath of roadkill. Regardless of how you feel about these playful furry rodents, you probably don't want to see their little lives ended before they begin. However, sometimes collisions are unavoidable, primarily because of the squirrels' instinct to dance in the lane.
You don't have to be an expert on wildlife to know that most squirrels get hit by cars because of their indecisive back-and-forth dance. What you may not know is that squirrels are hardwired for such displays, so the roadkill jitterbug may be automatic, if not instinctual. Check out what our Skedaddle wildlife control experts in Oakville have to say about this behaviour.