Well, of course, it sounds strange, but you do not hurry to switch to another article. Even if you live in a big city, you can often see these furry creatures in the nearest park.
By the way, an interesting fact: in Latvia the animals of 2018 were chosen precisely protein. And after what we tell you now, you'll take a different look at these lovely creatures.
1. In flight they are able to cover distances up to 60 m.
This is a flying squirrel. It is interesting that during the flight she widely places the front legs, and the back presses against the tail and thus forms a triangular silhouette. And in case of falling from a tall tree, the protein will remain unharmed. In such cases, the tail helps it, which plays the role of a parachute.
2. Proteins are very disciplined.
These animals are much more organized than many of us. So, recent studies of American scientists have shown that proteins store their nuts in varieties. Thus, the experimental squirrels were given a handful of such yummies. Walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts - all these animals were laid out in different places. Scientists called this method "spatial separation". They believe that in the future it will help rodents remember where the delicacy is. But it is possible that the squirrels went further and sorted the nuts not only in grades, but also in size.
3. Squirrels have a bad memory, but ...
But at the same time, due to their forgetfulness, many new trees appear in the forest. And the thing is that often the animal forgets where it hid its supplies. As a result, left in the ground nuts, acorns sprout and replenish our planet with new green plantations.
4. Proteins and truffles.
These animals have a beneficial effect on the growth of such valuable mushrooms as truffles. So, if the champignons multiply by spores in the air, then the truffles grow under the ground. It is the latter, or rather deer truffles or, as it is also called, parga, for squirrels is a delicious treat. Finding them, the animals, without knowing it themselves, wrest spores. This allows the fungi to form a symbiotic relationship with the roots of the trees. In other words, thanks to the fluffy animals, a large number of these fungi grow in many forests.
5. These are very hardworking animals.
What is the process of creating a nest or gayno? These animals build houses at a height of 4-5 m from the ground. In form it resembles the magpie. This is a large ball of well-knit branches, twigs, twigs, which are fastened by a mochel and moss. Will the squirrels freeze in them? Studies have shown that in winter at a temperature of -15-18 ° C in the nest is quite warm. So the fuzzy took care not to freeze even in the coldest time of the year.
6. White squirrel became a city talisman.
In the world there are a lot of towns that are fighting for the status of "home for white squirrel". Here to you Kenton, Tennessee, Marionville, Missouri, the Canadian city of Exeter, Ontario, Brevard, North Carolina. But in Olney, Illinois, the greatest amount of albino protein is observed. Moreover, in this city there is a penalty for the murder of a snow-white fluffy animal ($ 750). You will not believe, but in 1997 a threat of extinction loomed over the unique animals. The reason for this were cats. What did the government do in this case? It forbade citizens to release a shortcut to the street. And in the state of Illinois in 2002, an event was held to celebrate the Day of Snow White Squirrel. A monument to albino-fuzzy was discovered in Olney. Also, a special police detachment was created here, which is solely concerned with the protection of this species.
7. They help in the study of a stroke.
Scientists believe that the brain of an earth squirrel can reveal the secret of victory over a stroke. Thus, during the hibernation, these animals undergoes a summation, due to which the brain cells survive at low temperatures. Moreover, as a result of this, the metabolic processes are inhibited. Scientists believe that if a person could include such a protective process, it would help people with a stroke to save most of the neurons and, in the end, completely recover.
8. Proteins and leprosy in medieval England.
The fur of these rodents was highly valued in the Middle Ages. Merchants from England bought it from representatives of the Scandinavian countries. On the territory of Britain, leprosy appeared earlier than in other European countries. As it turned out, these animals, like man, can suffer from leprosy or leprosy. People who wore clothes with fur of a fluffy animal often suffered from this ailment. The conclusion is one: wear eco-fur.
9. They are stronger than computer hackers.
So, on December 9, 1987, the Nasdaq stock exchange failed, as a result of which the National Association of Securities Dealers' service did not work for 8 minutes. The cause of the failure was a power failure. Moreover, this situation has affected other stock exchanges. Do you know who this is all about? It turns out that one unfortunate squirrel lost its way and, in a fit of despair, decided to gnaw through the wiring.
10. Proteins and predators.
California scientists have found that proteins use snake skin for camouflage. Most often, they disguise themselves as enemies from the enemies. Having put on this skin, they feel safe and can safely sleep in their burrows. In addition, the skin of snakes is not the only way for a squirrel to hide. These animals also dig in those places where the reptiles lived and are thus saturated with their smell. But that is not all. It was found that the protein, which is masked in such an interesting way, does not act snake venom.
11. Fuzzies inform scientists about the state of forests.
The amount of protein shows scientists how the state of the forest ecosystem is. A change in the population of these animals helps specialists to determine the level of impact of fires, logging and other events on the environment.
12. And they also know how to lie.
The gray squirrel knows what it means to cheat. They can take part in what is called a tactile scam, a behavior previously observed in primates in 2008. As soon as the squirrel notices that someone is watching her, she thinks that this someone is planning to take away her nut. As a result, the fluffy creature pretends to dig a hole to hide its delicacy there, and at the same time hides it in its mouth. Further, he digs a hole and runs away, hiding his treasure.
13. A popular American pet.
True, the proteins were not long. It is known that the 29th US president, Warren Harding, had a squirrel named Pete. Moreover, sometimes he took her to the White House with him for meetings and press conferences, where she was constantly treated with nuts. But such a pet was not only the president, but also many other ordinary citizens. Since the 1700s, squirrels have been sold in pet stores.
14. Proteins know what bodilengvij is.
The proteins communicate with each other with the help of the body language. They stamp their feet and change the position of their tail. In addition, rodents are able to make different sounds. They can bark, talk, scream.
15. Animals that help to become kinder.
In the middle of the 1800s, furry squirrels began to be brought into the parks of the urban jungle. Thus, the townspeople could admire a piece of wild nature, but also these little animals helped young boys to become kinder and not to step onto the path of hooliganism. The squirrels became kind of missionaries. Feeding these animals developed in boys such important qualities as trust in others, empathy and taught them to take care of the world around them. In the middle of the 19th century, protein feeding was equated with a charity act and demonstrated to society the best moral qualities of a person. This suggests that the rodents helped not only to transform American city parks, but also taught people compassion for our smaller brothers.