Squirrel Acrobats

Squirrel Acrobats

Gray squirrels are some of nature's acrobats. They move quickly and easily to find food or escape from other animals.

They dart or dash across the ground. They can stop quickly with their tails up. They are alert for danger. They whip their tails from side to side if they see other animals.

They move fast on the ground. They run and leap quickly so that cats or foxes do not catch them.

They cling to tree trunks with their claws.

They can climb and change direction quickly. They can change direction to escape from birds or other squirrels.