Have you ever wondered what squirrels do with all the nuts and seeds they collect? Do they eat them right away, store them in their nests, or hide them somewhere else? The answer is not as simple as you might think. Squirrels have a fascinating and complex behavior of burying their food, also known as caching, that helps them survive the winter and benefit the forest ecosystem. In this post, we will explore how and why squirrels bury their food, and what strategies they use to remember and protect their caches.   ## How Do Squirrels Bury Their Food?   Squirrels are scatter hoarders, which means…