Hi there! Did you know that squirrels are very smart animals? When warm days are ending and cold snow is coming, squirrels get ready for winter. Winter is a time when it is very cold and food like fruits and bugs can be hard to find.
Squirrels gather lots of nuts and cones, which are like little gifts from trees. They collect them and keep them safe inside a hollow. A hollow is like a little empty home inside a tree. It keeps their food hidden and dry.
When winter comes, squirrels stay inside their warm hollow and eat the nuts and cones they saved. This way, they have food to eat even when it's cold outside and other foods are hard to find. Isn't that smart?
So, squirrels save their food just like how you might save snacks for later. That’s why they keep nuts and cones inside hollows for the winter!