Science Oxford Pumpkin Trail
Caching in on surplus food
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Grey squirrel
Through summer and autumn, some animals will create a cache of food.
A cache is a collection of things that are stored away or hidden.
Challenge:
Discuss why squirrels hide or bury nuts and seeds.