Squirrels hide their food in a fascinating way. They always behave in such a manner that somebody is trying to steal their food. In order to misguide others they dig holes in many places and heap leaves, straw etc,to cover them. Sometimes, most of the holes does not contain any food. In this way, they cheat others to make believe that these holes contain food. Some times it forgets the place. In nature it helps in spreading of seeds.