how strong is a squirrel, comparatively speaking?

Subject: how strong is a squirrel, comparatively speaking?

Date: Mon Mar 18 14:11:38 2002
Posted by Lynne
Grade level: nonaligned School: none
City: Lincoln Park State/Province: MI Country: USA
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 1016478698.Zo

Message:


I've seen one hanging, apparently only from his "toes", from our garage shingles 
in order to reach a suet block hanging underneath the garage gable overhang.  
S/he was at full extension, with the entire weight, plus that of the suet, being 
supported by the back claws.  How can they support so much with such a limited 
grip?

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