For the week of June 7 - 13, 1999

Hey, Home Crew.  This week's activity will open your eyes to the eating habits of squirrels.  It's simple.  Just check out the info below for all you need to know!

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	Squirrels to watch
	Find a place near your house or in a nearby park where there are lots of squirrels.
	Pick a spot where several squirrels are eating together. Under a tree is a good choice, but don't sit too close, or you will scare them away! Watch their eating habits for 15 to 20 minutes, and take notes.
	Write down all of your observations. Did they divide themselves equally around the food supply? Do they only eat the food that is right around them? Do they rearrange themselves if one squirrel leaves? Do the squirrels who leave signal the other squirrels that they are going? If a new squirrel arrives, do the others make space for her to join them?