real life squirrels smart and athletic If picked up will squirm around but will most likely try to bite kick or punch known to attack dogs and humans very agile and easily spooked. Very nice and friendly animals is quick to adapt to any situation they find themselves in are working together as a team to get your nuts communicate they bark chatter scream and purr can solve puzzles, and they often use their intelligence to get food very curious and playful can't talk at all whatsoever