If you see a squirrel sprawled spread-eagle on the ground, either it is dead or its splooting a.k.a. pancaking. Splooting happens when an animal is overheated, it will lay flat on its belly and spreads its paws out to cool down. Splooting allows the animal to cool themselves by pressing their belly into the cool ground and is a great stretch for their hips. Because squirrels can’t sweat or pant, this is its best option to stay cool. There are three types of splooting, the classic-one leg remains under the body, the side- one leg is out to the side and the full – spread eagle.
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