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RE: TIL that squirrels plant thousands of trees per year simply by forgetting where they hid their acorns!

in #til8 years ago

They probably transform the planet more than almost any other critter besides beavers (which dam up a lot of rivers to create ponds and lakes).

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I think you are right!

In South America they imported beavers from Canada. Today, this is a real problem for them.

That is interesting... unforeseen consequences huh?!

Speaking of beavers, this one in Maryland ran into a dollar store and didn't like the fake Christmas trees. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/local/wp/2016/12/01/cute-beaver-trashes-store-after-holiday-shopping-in-maryland/?utm_term=.3dbbab48e173

That is hilarious! It almost looked like it was planted there for pictures! Can you imagine shopping there and running into that as you turn the aisle? :)

Yes, the non-native species can be a problem in a lot of countries. Ecosystems take a long time to evolve and include them in the balance of life.

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