In the tradition of Folkmanis' award-winning wildlife puppets, comes this gracefully detailed Gray Squirrel Puppet. Featuring rich plush, a movable mouth and thread whiskers, this inquisitive squirrel comes with his own acorn so he won't need to raid the nut bowl! FACTS OF INTEREST:There are over 300 species of squirrel around the world. The Red squirrel and the Gray squirrel are common tree squirrels in North America.Squirrels are very agile and flexible: they can jump 12 feet using their long, bushy tails for balance and as a rudder.Squirrels also use their tails as blankets and as umbrellas for shade. They warn other squirrels of danger with tail signals.Squirrels have adapted well to life with people and are considered a serious pest by many farmers and foresters. For ages 3 and up.