I didn't know it was called splooting, but I've seen the squirrels in Acadia doing this as it's been getting more humid and warm in the summers lately. I didn't know this about their teeth - fascinating. Wonderful post - thank you!
Violets are also an acid base indicator in a really fun way! They turn brilliantly pink in the presence of acid, like lemon juice, meaning: pink lemonade! Pour boiling water over the flowers, let sit for a while, shake and strain off the flowers, then pour that dark liquid into your lemonade for a fun color change
Great post. We are over run with squirrels and wild violets this Spring. I once had a squirrel insistently take possession of some colourful Buddhist prayer flags for her nest. They are skilful and colourful little mammals.
I've seen soap chewed by rats here in New Zealand but don't think we have any animals which chew metal signs. Fascinating.
Welcome, Toby 💛
I didn't know it was called splooting, but I've seen the squirrels in Acadia doing this as it's been getting more humid and warm in the summers lately. I didn't know this about their teeth - fascinating. Wonderful post - thank you!
Violets are also an acid base indicator in a really fun way! They turn brilliantly pink in the presence of acid, like lemon juice, meaning: pink lemonade! Pour boiling water over the flowers, let sit for a while, shake and strain off the flowers, then pour that dark liquid into your lemonade for a fun color change
Great post. We are over run with squirrels and wild violets this Spring. I once had a squirrel insistently take possession of some colourful Buddhist prayer flags for her nest. They are skilful and colourful little mammals.