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Squirrel Written by Ben Checked by Ben

Ground squirrels are mainly found in the dry, semi-desert of southern Africa. The ground squirrel does not live in trees but it lives on the ground and in underground caves. That is because they don’t climb trees. Ground squirrels eat grass seeds, leaves and roots. Squirrels can jump up to 20ft high. They have long hind legs and short front legs. A male squirrel can smell a female up to a mile away. Mating season is in February through to May with a 44-day gestation.

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