Squirrels are cute little animals that live in the forest and feed on pine cones. Today, we will take a look at how squirrels eat pine cones.

Looking for the target

Squirrels first need to find pine cones. They usually look for them on trees or on the ground. When squirrels find a pine cone, they grab it with their front paws, then bite open the outer shell and take out the kernel inside.

Choose a suitable location

When squirrels eat pine cones, they will choose a safe location, such as on a branch or in a tree hole. This will avoid being attacked by other animals while also keeping the pine cones fresh.

Storing food

Squirrels usually store some food when eating pine cones. They will hide pine cones in tree holes or underground for emergencies. This behavior is also an instinctive reaction for small squirrels because they need to store enough food in the winter to survive the cold winter.

Summary

Squirrels are very smart animals and they are very skilled at eating pine cones. They grab the pinecones with their front paws, bite open the shell, remove the kernels and store them. If you see little squirrels in the forest, stop and observe their feeding process. Maybe you will find more interesting details.