Hello everyone, this is the good news summary post for the week.
· Squirrels have been found to have very different personality traits from humans. A study from the University of California has found that golden-mantled squirrels, a common squirrel in the U.S, have four core personality Traits. These traits are boldness, aggressiveness, activity level, and sociability. The studies performed put squirrels in a variety of situations such as being put in a new environment, shown a mirror image of themselves, being approached by humans, and behavior when in a trap (squirrels were unharmed). This study along with others in animal personality will help scientists predict environmental responses in wildlife in terms of natural disasters.
