Question 1: What do Eurasian red squirrels mostly eat?
- Nuts and seeds
- Roots
- Insects
Correct Answer: Nuts and seeds
Fact: Eurasian red squirrels depend on trees to provide them with sustenance. Though they have a particular fondness for pine seeds, they also consume hazelnuts, acorns, chestnuts, as well as the seeds of larch and spruce trees, among other things.
Question 2: What is the most common type of squirrel in North America?
- Eastern gray squirrel
- Northern flying squirrel
- American red squirrel
Correct Answer: Eastern gray squirrel
Fact: Eastern gray squirrels are found in forests, parks, and suburban areas, from the Eastern Seaboard to the plains of the Midwest. They are known for their distinctive gray fur and bushy tails. They are not native to the western US and Canada, but have been introduced in several regions, where they are seen as a threat to the native American red squirrel.
Question 3: What is the name of the acorn-loving cartoon squirrel in the movie ‘Ice Age’?
- Alvin
- Rocky
- Scrat
Correct Answer: Scrat
Fact: Scrat is a fictional saber-toothed squirrel, known for his hilarious and relentless pursuit of acorns, which often leads him into comical mishaps and perilous situations. Originally planned as a minor character, Scrat has appeared in all five 'Ice Age' theatrical releases and a series of shorts.