human-vs-squirrel-the-battle-of-wits-is-on

human-vs-squirrel-the-battle-of-wits-is-on

10/24/2014

link

http://m.nautil.us/blog/human-vs-squirrel-the-battle-of-wits-is-on

summary

This blog post from Nautilus explores the ongoing battle of wits between humans and squirrels. It discusses how squirrels have become experts at outsmarting humans when it comes to accessing bird feeders, stealing food from gardens, and surviving in urban environments. The post delves into the intelligence, adaptability, and problem-solving skills of squirrels, highlighting their ability to learn and remember complex tasks. It also examines the various strategies that humans have employed to try and outsmart squirrels, from squirrel-proof bird feeders to elaborate obstacle courses. Overall, the post provides an entertaining and informative look at the fascinating relationship between humans and squirrels.

tags

animal behavior ꞏ cognitive abilities ꞏ intelligence ꞏ problem-solving ꞏ animal intelligence ꞏ squirrel behavior ꞏ human-animal interaction ꞏ cognitive science ꞏ comparative psychology ꞏ animal cognition ꞏ foraging behavior ꞏ decision-making ꞏ evolutionary psychology ꞏ behavioral ecology ꞏ animal psychology ꞏ animal communication ꞏ survival strategies ꞏ human cognitive abilities ꞏ human psychology ꞏ animal intelligence tests ꞏ animal adaptations ꞏ animal instincts ꞏ animal learning ꞏ animal perception ꞏ animal competition ꞏ animal foraging ꞏ animal memory ꞏ animal problem-solving ꞏ human-animal conflict ꞏ animal strategies ꞏ animal social behavior ꞏ animal decision-making ꞏ animal problem-solving skills ꞏ animal reasoning ꞏ animal vs human ꞏ cognitive challenges ꞏ animal psychology experiments ꞏ human-animal relationships ꞏ nature vs nurture ꞏ animal behavior studies ꞏ human intelligence ꞏ animal cognition research ꞏ animal survival tactics ꞏ animal behavior patterns ꞏ animal problem-solving tactics