Why squirrels dig holes at many places?

So that, other animals might be confused in which hole the food is placed.

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For dispersion of seeds.

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To live in the burrows and protect themselves.

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To have fun with other animals.

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Solution

The correct options are
A So that, other animals might be confused in which hole the food is placed.
C To live in the burrows and protect themselves.
Squirrels dig holes to hide their food. They dig holes at many places just to mis-guide other animals. But most of the times, it forgets the hole in which it has placed the food.
They also live in holes for protection.

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