The Squirrel Project: Problem Solving Abilities of Squirrels

The goal of this project is to provide an informative and humorous look at how squirrels solve increasingly difficult obstacles in my backyard. The Squirrel Project was inspired by a BBC television show entitled "Daylight Robbery" and its more originally titled sequel "Daylight Robbery II” - Comments Welcome!!!

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

“Bunny Buggy”

Hello, today I want to show you my current project the “Bunny Buggy”.
It is very simple, all you need is:
1 Stuffed bunny plush toy (squirrel if your toy store carries it)
1 RC Truck - make sure it has “Dubs” with large rims (spinners if in stock)
1 Remote Control
1 Sharpe Knife
1 Large Bowl (not shown)

Cut open the bunny. Wait! Just don’t plunge your knife into the thing, find a seam and work your way around.
Dump out beans, sand, cotton or whatever filler is in the thing into the bowl. I didn’t and I was sorry.
Wrap the fabric over the chassis (Think before you wrap it, are you covering a battery enclosure that you may have to get back into? or a switch?) make sure that the Dubs are in full display. Squirrels love shinny Dubs.

To glue or not to glue? I say not to glue the bunny. It will get really messed up in like a few hours. Some people use Velcro but they are just showing off.

Place your new bunny buggy next to your obstacle – and wait.

Depending on the ferocity of your squirrels the bunny buggy will be a foe or a foe (that called the squirrel’s mother fat)

All types of fun can be had with this tool. Attach super food and see what happens!!!


Bunny


Blade


Dub


Remote


Ride