Squirrels are cute and interesting animals that can be found in many parts of the world. They are known for their long tails, big teeth, and the ability to climb trees.
松鼠是一种可爱又有趣的动物，分布在世界许多地方。它们以长尾巴、大牙齿和爬树的本领而闻名。
They can jump up to about 3 metres in height, and they can run up to about 30 kilometres every hour.
它们能跳到约 3 米高，每小时能跑约 30 公里。
Squirrels have soft bodies. Their eyes are high on their small heads and are placed on each side so they can see wide and far without having to turn around. This often helps them get out of danger from their enemies like foxes and wolves.
松鼠的身体柔软。它们的眼睛长在小脑袋上较高的位置，每侧各有一只，因此它们无需转身就能看得又广又远。这往往能帮助它们躲避来自狐狸和狼等敌人的危险。
Squirrels have four big teeth in the front of their mouth that keep growing all through their lives. They are known for their love of nuts, and they can eat as much food as their body weight each week. They often keep nuts in the ground for the long winter months. Many people think that squirrels only eat nuts, but this isn't true. Their diet also includes plants, fruits, eggs, small animals and even young snakes.
松鼠的嘴前方有四颗大牙齿，这些牙齿会终生不断生长。它们以爱吃坚果而闻名，每周能吃下相当于自己体重的食物量。它们经常把坚果藏在地里，以备漫长的冬季之需。很多人认为松鼠只吃坚果，其实不然。它们的日常饮食还包括植物、水果、蛋类、小动物，甚至小蛇。
One funny thing is that squirrels are good at planting trees. They hide the fruits of oak trees in the soil, but often forget where they put them. In the end, the forgotten fruits become big trees. Sometimes we even find them in our yards.
有趣的是，松鼠擅长种树。它们会把橡树的果实藏在土里，但又经常忘记放在了哪个地方。最后，这些被遗忘的果实就会长成大树。有时，我们甚至会在自家院子里发现它们。