They emit a small chirping sound that scares predators away; if this does not work, they run away in terror.
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Squirrels avoid predators by climbing up trees. They are one of the only animals that can quickly climb up a tree to avoid detection.
When squirrels get frightened, their palm sweat-the same way humans palm do. You can see tiny paw prints on the sidewalk after an aggressive standoff with a predator.
i think that they are afraid of owls, hawks, and of corse people! but if you don't belive me, keep serching!
squirrels defend them selfs by climbing trees just like monkeys to stay away from dogs, cats, etc.