CRITTER CANDLES

“Our hand-painted candles invite nature into your holiday decor. Each one is formed in finely detailed molds that are carved by artisans, so all the detail of the original carving comes through in the high-quality wax.” w/ photos. LINK

How do Squirrels find food? - Clever Critters

Ever wondered how a squirrel manages to find so many nuts? BBC show 'Clever Crittes' uncovers the methods used by animals in the wild to find food. Interesting animal video narrated by comedienne Dawn French. LINK: Youtube

JUMPING JERBOAS

“As you can see, they’re way too adorable.” LINK, Via: Youtube

Clever Critters: 8 Best Non-Human Tool Users

Mole rat masks. The naked mole rat's powerful, protruding teeth are great for burrowing — but digging with their mouths makes it easy to inhale dirt. To keep their lungs clear, the mole rats have been observed placing wood shavings behind the teeth but in front of their lips — a simple face mask. (As an aside, the naked mole rat's better-known cousin has been taught to use a raking device in captivity. A word to raking rat trainers: keep an eye on them! New York City is bad enough without tool-using rodents.) LINK, Via: Youtube