*** About Squirrels: Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, which includes small or medium-size rodents. They are known for their bushy tails, agile movements, and adept climbing abilities. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa and have adapted to almost every habitat from tropical rainforest to semiarid desert, avoiding only the high polar regions and the driest deserts. They feed primarily on nuts and seeds but their diet is quite diverse and includes insects, small birds, and even small rodents. Reproduction varies among species but generally, squirrels breed once or twice a year and give birth to a varying number of young after three to six weeks, depending on species. The nurturing of the young as seen in the image is a testament to the complex social structures and emotional capacity of these creatures.

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