00:00Squirrels are responsible for planting millions of trees every year simply because they forget
00:05where they buried their nuts. To keep up with all that nine, their front teeth never stop growing,
00:12adding about six inches of length annually. These agile acrobats can rotate their hind ankles 180
00:20degrees, allowing them to sprint down trees headfirst with ease, and can jump distances
00:26up to ten tons their body length. When threatened by potential thieves, squirrels will even engage
00:33in deceptive caching, pretending to dig a hole and cover it up while secretly keeping the food
00:39hidden in their mouths. Their iconic bushy tails also serve multiple purposes, acting as parachutes
00:47to break falls, communication devices to warn others of danger, and warm blankets during freezing winters.
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