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Squirrels bury heavy acorns in scattered zones

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Instead of maintaining a central pantry, these frantic rodents engage in decentralized cargo distribution. They carry heavy tree nuts in their cheeks and bury them in hundreds of random locations across the yard, successfully transporting their winter food supply while immediately forgetting where half of it went.

Squirrels bury heavy acorns in scattered zones
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