fascinating world of squirrels and their cheeky habits.

Squirrels, those nimble acrobats of the tree branches, have a remarkable talent for food storage. When it comes to stashing away goodies for later, they’ve got a clever trick up their furry sleeves: cheek pouches! 🐿️

Cheek Pouches: These specialized pockets are designed to hold things, allowing squirrels to pack food in their mouths for easy transport. While tree squirrels and flying squirrels miss out on this feature, ground squirrels are the true champions of cheek pouches1. Imagine little squirrel backpacks right inside their mouths!