(Disclaimer to longtime blog readers: most of this post is identical to the 2012 post) January 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day. I learned about this day a few years ago from Michele Kloda, a member of the Museum’s research and development team. She interviewed Michael Steele, Professor of Biology and H. Fenner Chair of Research Biology, Wilkes College, Wilkes Barre, PA and learned the following amazing information about squirrels: Grey Squirrels maintain 2, 3, 4 or sometimes 5 nests in aRead more
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Squirrel Appreciation Day
January 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day. (I think the wolves appreciate squirrels). I learned about this day too late last year so I have been waiting all year to write this post (and, to be honest, I almost forgot again). There’s an article and photos at Huff Post from last year to acknowledge the day (click here). Michele Kloda, a member of the Museum’s research and development team, interviewed Michael Steele, Professor of Biology and H. Fenner Chair of Research Biology, WilkesRead more