Washington: California is sweating due to high temperature. Temperatures remain above 38 degrees Celsius or 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The international media said that not only humans but also animals including squirrels are suffering from the heat Independent Reporting.
A few weeks ago, the picture of squirrels lying on the ground was widely circulated on social media. Is there anything wrong with them following that?
Some people shared the concern.
Many were concerned regarding the squirrels lying with their legs straight and their bellies close to the ground. But the Parks Department of New York City has made it clear that there is nothing to be afraid of when the squirrel lies down in such a way, and this is a strategy to seek refuge from the heat. This bed of squirrels to escape the California heat wave
Also known as ‘heat dumping’.
If you see a squirrel laying down like this, don’t worry at all. No problem. Squirrels lie down on cool surfaces to cool down on hot days. This is also known as heat dumping – New York’s Parks Department tweeted.
