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Squirrels are closely related to rabbits and rats, since all of them are considered rodents, even though they each have very different diets.
One interesting thing that i have read is that if you have squirrels around, you will not have any rats or mice, because the squirrels either kill them or chase them off.
We have a lot of squirrels in this neighborhood, and though they are not pets, they are pretty friendly, and a lot of fun to watch.
My little dog, Tootsie (the terrier) likes to try and chase the squirrels, and the squirrel knows he is faster; so he just scampers up the tree a little ways, and then waves his tail and chatters at her, as she stands there and looks up at him.
We put out squirrel and bird food just outside of the back door, and it is fun watching all of the squirrels and birds eating the seeds and corn that we throw out for them.
They have gotten used to us now and don't mind when we are watching them.
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