Squirrels Are WAY Cooler Than You Might Think (Here's Why!)

[@SquirrelTheater]

People have no idea how awesome squirrels are. Once they trust you enough to take food from your hand, they can melt your heart. ❤️😊🐿

[@Lizzy_333]

I wish I could get them to eat from my hand but they always run 😢

[@SquirrelTheater]

@@Lizzy_333 There’s an immense amount of patience involved, that’s for sure. The most important thing I would say is never try to approach them, but rather let them come to you. 😊🐿

[@Lizzy_333]

@@SquirrelTheater Thank you ☺️ They love to come up in my deck where I have bird feeding stations out… I even put peanuts and other things they like out there (if blue jays don’t grab them first lol)

[@BillAnt]

Speaking of a Squirrel Fan Club, there's a lady who does it full time. heh kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5jEioCOitGcn7c

[@mrbill9248]

​@@Lizzy_333its super easy and takes a week if that . I have a couple that now actually take peanuts out my hand while i have my dog on the leash . Never really thought about squirrels until about a year ago and ever since i feed them daily in the morning and evening. For me it started when one day i was walkin my dog and this squirrel was obviously intimidated and was in a tree near my home making weird noises and flickin his tail . Then i went home and saw some videos of squirrels goin crazy attacking ppl so i decided to attempt a peace treaty with him/her. It worked and today i am good friends with that squirrel who once had me shakin in my boots lol.

[@hVF8KZuQPeCc8u]

Thanks for this! I regularly feed my neighborhood squirrels with all kinds of nuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts etc. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I don't find squirrels boring at all. Yes, they are common but they are fascinating creatures. I am thankful for the creation of such a wonderful species.

[@thedativecase9733]

Absolutely. They are an introduced species here in England so they get a lot of hate for out performing our native European red squirrel. But as I point out, the greys never asked to come here! I find them very pretty animals, funny and intelligent.

[@hezixiao]

@@thedativecase9733 Thank you for your merciful and kind view of the grey squirrels in England! They look exactly the same as the Eastern Greys here in Canada and they are my favourite animal. Here in Canada there are black variants of the grey squirrels, so cute and beautiful.

[@brandtmanning1084]

if your grocery store sells discounted blemished fruit.......they love apples and other fruit. Its a treat

[@dynasty4851]

Interesting. I've never considered them to be a pest. Squirrels are just like me, trying to get another nut.

[@twinceptionproductions6083]

Underrated comment right here

[@sentforth5]

heh

[@rpbajb]

A local squirrel I've named Fluffy will eat walnuts in my sunroom, unconcerned as I drink my morning coffee. She's the cutest little thing. Love watching her.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

That is awesome!

[@TheWildlifeBrothers]

Squirrels definitely do not get the respect they deserve, but you did an excellent job of explaining why they’re such amazing little rodents! I didn’t know that their memory is so accurate, that dispels a very common myth that I hear circulated quite often. I think squirrels are actually fun to watch, and I will always have a soft spot for them in my heart, as they are one of the first animals I ever made a video on! Great work Ben, I’m looking forward to more! - Harrison and Evan

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the positive feedback! I could also watch squirrels all day long, partly because they are interesting and incredibly active but also because I would really like to film some predation events haha

[@b213videoz]

Depends on the body. Squirrel would be my favourite pet mammal 😃

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

I am a squirrel and I approve this message❤👌👏👏👏

[@Over-for-now]

In a place we used to live there were squirrels. One day a squirrel was hollering and l went to look --- her baby was stuck in the fence So l got a hammer and pulled the boards apart --- the mommy was so happy she ran down to my feet in gratitude

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Aww that's adorable!

[@Shaharalyn1977]

Squirrels are cuties and I love them 😍♥️

[@stevefrandsen7897]

They make wonderful outside little friends

[@bobporch]

The main reason Squirrels are So WAY Cool is they are all smarter than the average congressman!

[@mjnyc8655]

Not saying much.

[@anandsharma7430]

It is incomprehensible to me that some people consider them pests. Something so cute simply cannot be hated.

[@scubadiverderek9776]

Great video! I find squirrels to be very cool and fascinating, and I find their agility awesome! I appreciate you bringing up their ecology and importance as a native species, to get people to have greater respect for squirrels. Keep up the great work!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Derek, they are definitely incredibly athletic little mammals and a ton of fun to watch!

[@HornetKingOfficial]

Squirrels are awesome! (Hi Humphrey!)

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Heck yes they are! Also dude I just checked out your channel and your content is freaking awesome. I'm just a few states south of you in NC, maybe we can meet up and film some hornets this summer.

[@visoroverwatch3247]

North Carolina must be heaven with these animals roaming around.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

In some places there is definitely an abundance of pretty incredible wildlife, but other areas of the state are way to urban to have anything interesting anymore.

[@ChippySquirrels]

Great information! Squirrels are smart and adorable 🥰🥜💞

[@smetlogik]

3:27 😂 It's probably a good thing you included this. Great mini-doc on squirrels. Versatile critters, to put it mildly.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Haha didn't want to be responsible for any squirrel pancakes

[@smetlogik]

@@TheWildReportOfficial 😂 smart man

[@Lizzy_333]

@@TheWildReportOfficial😂😂😂

[@goldie862]

I've seen some amazing slow motion footage showing how they make their bodies into a parachute, adjusting along the way, from quite high up!

[@lifeunderfoot4805]

Great video, I could watch squirrels all day and you got some excellent natural history footage!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Andrew, appreciate the positive feedback!

[@patrickhiggins3582]

grey squirrels should not be culled, We need to stant up for wild life. we stand up for our wild life.

[@beckerandry6355]

I am disappointed that you didn't catch one to hold infront of the camera.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Haha I like my fingers right where they are xD

[@nicole7s]

I absolutely LOVE squirrels, especially the Golden Mantle Ground Squirrels. Those are my buddies.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Ground squirrels are definitely the best, I love seeing them when I'm in the Western US.

[@nicole7s]

@@TheWildReportOfficial they're they cutest and so friendly... as long as you have food they will jump right in your lap. I had a couple that I could totally pet. :)

[@tearsofjoy5416]

In Coastal NC I saw a fox squirrel for the first time, super cool!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

That's awesome!

[@dougthomson5544]

I love squirrels - don’t want them in my house, anywhere in my house, but outside they are absolutely amazing.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Yeah they are crazy little rodents!

[@themantisgarden]

We have a pet grey squirrel and she's awesome

[@MrEvilbyte]

Watching certain Squirrel youtubers has done a lot to keep me more relaxed lately. I find their tail movements pretty fascinating. I didn't even know their Tails could be used to slow their fall. In short, Squirrels are pretty based 😋

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Indeed they are!

[@ellyt82]

They are adorable! Love them❤

[@glitch-pr3nr]

Love you squirrelly. Protect from wild cats. Without spot or wrinkle.

[@quiettornado1970]

This is why I always say if a squirrel can speak English and I am lost somewhere, I will always as a squirrel directions.

[@sed6]

I never considered a squirrel to be a rodent or a pest. To me they seem more like treeborn rabbits...

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Haha that's one way to think about them!

[@FractAlkemist]

I got both greys and black squirrels. Got them to feed out of my hand, climb up me. Got nice pics and videos. Then started getting aggressive, one bit me once. OK, but when they started crawling up my deck window screen, gnawing it to pieces trying to get in, I said enough! Now not feeding for a while.

[@gg2cool4u]

Awesome footage and facts, well done!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thank you very much!

[@MichaelGrylsk-sd5ow]

we called them grey-diggers they live among the rocks a buttes or out croppings.they eat those red Berries for water but I think it causes stomach upset and pain .

[@4thdoctor284]

Squirrels also ecologically important because they are adorable foofy babies

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Forgot to mention that

[@robslattery6544]

Building squirrel boxes was fun for awhile. Squirrels can smell an acorn under a foot of snow. Live trapping works well

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

I didn't know that about their smell, that's crazy!

[@NaNa-j7b2q]

Oh ik!I have a field of my lil critters each has a name with my 3 crows n I live in the woods but still with all mans destroying habits ect its been rough for every animals/critters so i have bird proof squirrel feeder n thats on the main "giving tree" n to try keeping the pesty awful sky bullies like bjs n grackles i put feed other parts of my property's giving trees but it NEVER works they still harrass n its insane I've never seen so many animals obsessed with peanuts even my 2 main deers!😂birds can fly n theres plenty of bird feeders everywhere nope i just get stuck with the worse of the worse bullys who watch my squirrels cache n go n dig then out so my yards full of open holes!really squirrels n chipmunks have it hard esp.winter so im glad to see others who luv n care for these amazing lil rodents!😂❤

[@Baldoxxx4000]

If they know you well they will stand as tall as they can for you to see them :)

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Aww that's cute!

[@Mexinator127]

Ahh yes my nemesis. The great chicken egg robber and occasional chick biter. Also damages the succulent garden.

[@dawgbitebrignac3838]

What do you call a squirrel in a plane??? Flying squirrel!!!! 😆

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Ahaha didn't see that one coming xD

[@dangelini1137]

YES

[@LifesWildAdventures]

Yeah but those squirrels are normal type. If you wanna win you gotta use the flying type squirrels-

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Emolga is 2 OP get your flying types away from me

[@Maqz22]

Actually I always loved squirrels. I just love animals man..

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Fair enough, that's a good way to be!

[@lukecarrol1745]

Cool video, thank you.

[@paulbrownsr]

Thank you I learned so much you are good

[@moneymakinv0n]

yo pause 1:36

[@choossuck7653]

Ive taken to feeding some squirrels on a side street downtown. They like honey peanuts. Is there any tips for getting them to eat from the hand?

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

I've never gotten one to do it but during the colder months they are probably more likely to get food through any available methods.

[@Kevins202]

Sometimes, squirrels eat pizzas and fries

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

The question is: do they eat their pizza with ranch?

[@schnitzelmegapixel]

I love your videos!!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that!

[@b213videoz]

Squirrels are mammals - that is hot blooded, so they are not "cool" 🤪

[@dawgbitebrignac3838]

Limb bacon

[@bigmeatpete69420]

No need to convice me but still very much enjoyed the watch

[@HolyMolysDonutShop]

As a person who has come love gardening as a hobby and stress relief, you have help me dislike squirrels all the more. Nothing in this video has helped me see the significance in their existence. 😂😂😂😂

[@blackkeyyedd]

Co to był za grzyb? Gąska?

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

No idea sadly

[@saaberfly]

They also ate 200+ pears off my tree before they ripened and I could harvest them! Doing "pest control" dint help, new ones kept coming

[@b213videoz]

Because they are my most favourite mammals. Author, you are a furry rat not squirrels.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Oof

[@stevencartlidge6574]

I hear they are also a great food source. Although I have never tried them. I just can not see myself eating RAT...LOL

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

I've eaten squirrel and it's actually okay when cooked right. Squirrel gravy is actually fantastic with rice.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@TheWildReportOfficial Yikes. What is wrong with people!

[@johngawlik6198]

Good meat,cooked right

[@satchelsnowgw]

Great video Ben! Love to see these more common animals get some love! Their all over my campus and I saw a few “wrestling” the other day 🤦🏻 keep up the great work!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Satchel! I haven't seen them 'wrestling' before but I'm not really sure that I want to xD

[@cassiecraft8856]

If it was very gentle wrestling then I have heard that it is a type of courtship behavior. I’ve seen it once before, and it was the only time that any squirrel seemed oblivious to my presence within 50 feet. It’s always a blessing to witness uncommon animal behavior. Very cool.

[@theresagreene7234]

Thanks Ben ! I enjoy these educational looks into the nature around us! You are doing a great hob! Stay wild !🦝

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Theresa, appreciate the kind words!

[@flt528]

They are pests to the extent they get into our attic, but they're very cute and impressive creatures. After unsuccessfully trying to kill some of them, I found a live trap that works very well (and you can pet them once they calm down) and is actually a lot easier than trying to kill them. Driving 3 miles seems to be sufficient distance so they won't come back. Our trap is labeled "squirellinator" and has never spent a day in our yard without catching a squirrel, but other live traps probably work just as well.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

I'm glad the squirellinator is working so well, if nothing else the fact that they are capable of invading your home is a testament to their intelligence and athleticism.

[@robertwalker308]

1 or 2 of them scratch my door wanting there nuts in the morning, one of them jumps up and hangs on my door looking in, they're crazy, I call one of them wally walnut head, lol

[@glitch-pr3nr]

Whisky frisky what a tail; tall as a feather, broad as a sail. (Part of a squirrel poem, not my credit)

[@cdrone4066]

I would like them better if they stopped trying to get into my house. I live in the country and they are relentless.

[@listenerofnature7899]

This was so cool! I think a lot of people overlook or underappreciate squirrels. I had no idea squirrels ate meat sometimes!

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Chris, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@andiarrohnds5163]

ah yes, the majestic wood rat. the ones in big bear CA were special. they were the grandest of the forest caretakers. they were responsible for seeding the forest. and now the forest dies without them

[@cassiecraft8856]

Great video dude. They are very important to our ecological system in many ways that we might not even know. I believe that they do more to promote forest habitat than any other animal in the country. I believe that when they bury acorns, and other nuts/seeds it actually protects the ones they don’t eat from weather,bugs, and any other environmental conditions that can contribute to the perishing of tree and plant seeds. I guess you can call them nature’s farmers. VERY SMART critters too.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks Cassie! They are definitely incredibly important for our forests, they just happen to also be great generalists and therefore can easily populate areas where natural predators are not present.

[@cassiecraft8856]

@@TheWildReportOfficial Could you try to make a video about the Flying Squirrel? One used to to live in the BIG Willow Oaks in our yard in Durham when I was a kid. Only saw him about four different nights, but you don’t forget that.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

@@cassiecraft8856 Yes, I will definitely try and do that! They are difficult to film but I will try my best.

[@cassiecraft8856]

@@TheWildReportOfficial I KNOW. I understand that could take some time to research, but if it is something that you could do, I know that you would do it well.

[@mikeheasman2594]

Eastern grey squirrels here in the uk chew out the nut radical that forms the tap root so that the nut doesn't germinate as this would spoil the kernel as a food source. They also have an incredible sense of smell to help locate nuts they have buried and other squirrels have stashed, it also helps then locate food source over great distances.

[@ReMarkAbleMagic]

They're thriving in the Pacific Northwest now too! Non native but thriving.

[@glitch-pr3nr]

Don't drop from a plane or helicopter? Squirrels are too smart to work for the military.

[@TheRealNewWhirledOrder]

"tree rats" Squirrels aren't rats.

[@rellik8746]

Squirrels are my favorite animal, good video

[@mariocisneros911]

And Midwest. They live here forever.

[@wendyrock4260]

Look! A squirrel!

[@sanbee4038]

Thanks for such a +ve video on squirrels 🐿🐿 - I never knew they ate mushrooms 🍄🍄- do you know how they tell the safe ones from the poisonous ones?

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

I think it's by scent but I'm not sure!

[@titanomachy2217]

I love squirrels and I don't really get why so many people consider them pests. Why get upset when they eat seeds from your bird feeder? It's neat to watch them, so I don't see why people can't just be cool with squirrels and birds alike eating the seeds. I think they're pretty fascinating clever little tree planters.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

I think it's just because of how abundant they are in urban areas, and their propensity to invade attic spaces.

[@kidcurry3962]

1K 👍

[@donitaforrest9064]

God's Tiny Sylviculture Specialists - an important job in our natural world's Creation - no scientific tampering or meddling required.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Yep, so true!

[@marmarsmandalas]

I ❤️🐿️

[@callicordova4066]

We used to keep a bag of bird seed in our garage, but squirrels kept getting into it. So my husband stored a bag of bird seed in a dog crate on our deck. It was the kind for transporting a dog and made of hard plastic. Squirrel(s) gnawed the corner off to get to the bird seed. Then we put the bird seed in an old cooler and they are working on that, too. Persistent little buggers.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

They are that, if nothing else!

[@bam2922]

I was raised to think they were pest but now that i have rescued/raised 4 of them i think the are awesome. Extremely destructive but we love them so much.

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

It can definitely imagine it being near-impossible to think about them as a pest after raising four of them. It's not their fault they are overpopulated in urban areas, we're the ones who killed their predators.

[@petenikolic5244]

The Grey Squirels are great in their OWN country But here in the UK they are a rudy nightmare and do untold harm and damage

[@echodelta9]

You can have all the house spare-000's back too.

[@micahgary7403]

Ms gary at west is my mom

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Nice, tell her I said hello and happy Saturday!

[@micahgary7403]

@@TheWildReportOfficial i will thanks

[@artypreventscamping1645]

Very cool man I really enjoy your content keep up the good work

[@TheWildReportOfficial]

Thanks, will do!

[@acebandagedaclown4215]

My German Shepherd girl chases 🐿️! She killed one and now I want to see why they are so important and why she shouldn't kill them. 😢 😢 😢