How the Protein Prepares for Winter
How the Protein Prepares for Winter
Being in winter in a snowy forest, you canto think that he is empty. But no - among the branches of trees you can see a jumping squirrel. Unlike many forest dwellers, the animal does not go into hibernation, because he was perfectly prepared for the onset of cold weather.
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The most important thing for an animal in winter is to find yourselflivelihood. The earth is covered with a deep snow cover, and such a small animal as a squirrel will not be able to break the crust and get to the frozen berries or nuts left since the summer. Therefore, stocks have to be made from autumn to safely survive the cold. The squirrel stores acorns and hazel nuts, hiding them in hollows, withered grass and moss. Cedar nuts will also come in handy for her - an intelligent animal cleans the cone, takes out the grains and leaves them in a secluded place. Having made a hiding place, the squirrel can even cover up the traces of his stay - fix the grass, smooth out the moss. Sometimes the animal so well hides its ration that in the winter itself can not find it.
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Mushrooms also serve the protein in winter as excellent food. So that they do not deteriorate for long months, the animal pre-dries them, hung on tree branches or laid out on a stump. After the mushrooms dry, the animal puts them in a secluded place.
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Before the onset of cold weather, the protein beginsinsulate your home. She carefully konopatit all the cracks with the help of bunches of dry grass, moss, scraps of wool, which she manages to detect. In severe frosts, the animal does not go out into the street, curling around in a hollow. In a well-prepared home is warm and safe.
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Preparing for the winter, the protein fades. She changes her usual red coat to gray. In winter, the coat protein becomes thicker, so the animal is not afraid of frost. In addition, the gray fur coat is less noticeable for predators, and it is much easier for the squirrel to hide from sharp eyes, pressing against a tree.
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Often people who like these cuteanimals, help them survive in winter. They establish in the habitat the protein of the feeder, where they put dried mushrooms, seeds and nuts, so that animals can refresh themselves if necessary. And squirrels willingly attend free dining.
