Consider the following statements regarding the Indian squirrels:
- 1. They build nests by making burrows in the ground.
- 2. They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground.
- 3. They are omnivorous.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
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2. **They store their food materials like nuts and seeds in the ground:** This is correct. Burying or ‘caching’ nuts and seeds is a common behaviour among many squirrel species, including Indian squirrels, to store food for later consumption, particularly during scarcity.
3. **They are omnivorous:** This is correct. While their diet primarily consists of plant material like nuts, seeds, fruits, and buds, Indian squirrels are known to also eat insects, larvae, bird eggs, and occasionally small vertebrates, making them omnivorous.