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    Do Squirrels Have a Good Sense of Smell

    Squirrels are remarkably agile creatures with adaptable qualities. They can run as much as 32km/hr and jump 5 feet up off the ground. But, did you know they have powerful senses? Squirrels have superior vision and a very good sense of smell. This helps them find food and communicate with other squirrels. Note however that this sense of smell is what may bring them into your house. Squirrels are little diurnal rodents that are very common all over the world. These are arboreal mammals that have adapted well to human habitats. Weighing approximately 500g, squirrels measure up to 30cm in length and have bushy tails nearly just as long. As…

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