Others: What are your hobbies?
Me: I love coming home and being at home and sitting inside my home and staying home.
Same. Ah, home is where the heart is. Or, in this case, where the arctic ground squirrel is. Like all winter long. The arctic ground squirrel is the ultimate homebody, spending much of its life snoozing in an underground burrow to escape predators, extreme cold, and the occasional inconvenience of being outdoors. Relatable.
Arctic ground squirrels are surprisingly good at finding suitable spots to burrow, but sometimes they might need a little help. Tonight on Burrow Hunters, two squirrels are looking for a cozy subterranean starter space with natural insulation, a moss-covered entrance, and plenty of food storage. One is a part-time seed and acorn sorter and the other is a freelance nut relocation specialist. (Mostly to their current burrow.) Their budget is 3.4 million acorns. Did they go with the property with the large burrow, sauna, and room for a pony? Find out ...