https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc en-us 2018-10-08 02:05:59 UTC 2025-04-27 19:10:41 UTC hello@padlet.com ashleaellsbury https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290117246 The Cape Ground Squirrel lives in the dry parts of southern Africa. These animals create burrows in the sand and hard clay. They are predominantly herbivorous and feed mainly on roots and bulbs. They also do not drink a lot of water because they get their main source of water from the plants they eat. The Cape Ground Squirrel has a long tail with coarse hair. These animals use their bushy tails like an umbrella to block out the heat of the sun. They also use their tail to fight predators. ]]> 2018-10-08 02:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290117246 ashleaellsbury https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290120727 The pool noodle was not strong enough to hold the weight of the fur. It also did not stay in one position and didn't block much of the sun. ]]> 2018-10-08 02:40:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290120727 ashleaellsbury https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290121210 The wire hanger was strong enough to hold the fur. The wire was flexible and could be moved to block out the sun. However, it did not block much of the sun or heat. ]]> 2018-10-08 02:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290121210 ashleaellsbury https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290121513 The use of an umbrella was strong enough to hold the fur and could be easily moved to block out the sun. The umbrella and fur also blocked out the heat and sun by covering more area. ]]> 2018-10-08 02:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290121513 ashleaellsbury https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290121844 A Cape Ground Squirrel's tail can help humans on a hot day. The fur and shade would absorb the majority of the heat and keep a human cool. The tail could also be helpful in the winter when it is snowing to keep dry and warm. The tail could also keep humans dry during a storm. ]]> 2018-10-08 02:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290121844 ashleaellsbury https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290122679 One thing I regularly do is forget an umbrella or sunscreen. This umbrella tail will have a thick layer to trap water and heat. ]]> 2018-10-08 02:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290122679 ashleaellsbury https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290123002 2018-10-08 03:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashleaellsbury/wfjfnsh00rjc/wish/290123002