Just as it nears the destination, the flying squirrel gives an upward jerk of the tail to land, head upward. Fleshy pads on the feet cushion the shock of impact, and sharp claws clasp the bark. By ...

Squirrels climb trees and wooden bird feeder poles because their claws easily grip these porous ... Since squirrels jump up to 5 feet, a standard-size 4-by-4, 8-foot-long pressure treated post ...