Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is there a Method to the Nut-ness?

These squirrels are one of the most curious inhabitants of the University of South Florida... maybe more than students I might say. They are always looking for that extra edge that will guarantee a healthy nut to burry somewhere. Although this behavior might seem very funny, squirrels have developed it during many years of evolution and it allows them to have a steady food source during the winter season. According to an article from The Seattle Times, squirrels eat nuts or acorns that will perish faster and burry those that will last until winter. Squirrels are also kind of unique in that exhibit deceiving behavior such as digging many holes before burying an acorn, and pretending to burry several in the remaining holes.