Why do squirrels dig up garden bulbs?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do squirrels dig up garden bulbs?

The Big Idea

Squirrels love digging in gardens! Sometimes they dig up bulbs. Why do they do that?

Buried Treasure

Step one: Buried Treasure. Squirrels bury nuts for winter. They dig all over to find them or to hide new ones.

Easy Digging

Step two: Easy Digging. Freshly planted bulbs can look like snacks. And the loose soil makes digging easy.

Protecting Bulbs

Step three: Protecting Bulbs. Gardeners protect bulbs with wire mesh over the soil, or plant bulbs squirrels dislike, such as daffodils. Daffodil bulbs are poisonous, so never eat them or any other bulbs.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Buried. Easy digging. Blocks paws. Squirrels skip them.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Squirrels remember where they buried many nuts, but not all of them. They bury for winter. Mesh protects bulbs. Never eat bulbs.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Draw a map of a yard. Mark where a squirrel might hide nuts. Draw a garden bed. Add mesh over the bed in your drawing. Where would the squirrel dig now?

Outro

Squirrels bury nuts for winter and dig everywhere to find or hide them, so fresh bulbs in loose soil look like easy snacks. Gardeners use wire mesh or plant daffodils, and remember, never eat any bulbs. Science is amazing! Keep wondering and keep exploring! Share what you learned with someone at home, and see what they think! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!