California ground squirrels have developed a clever defense against rattlesnakes

Name: California ground squirrels have developed a clever defense against rattlesnakes
Uploaded: 2024-12-19T20:54:42+00:00
Duration: 1 min 30 s
Description: California ground squirrels have developed a clever defense against rattlesnakes. By chewing and rubbing shed snake skin into their fur, they mask their scent and confuse the rattlesnake’s sense of smell. They also wag their tails to heat them up, sending a warning signal to deter the snake from attacking. This behavior is mostly seen when they are protecting their young.

Kozue Matsumoto 1 year ago 53 Views

California ground squirrels have developed a clever defense against rattlesnakes. By chewing and rubbing shed snake skin into their fur, they mask their scent and confuse the rattlesnake’s sense of smell. They also wag their tails to heat them up, sending a warning signal to deter the snake from attacking. This behavior is mostly seen when they are protecting their young.