Squirrels have a different perception of streets compared to humans. From their small rodent perspective, the street appears as a vast, flat area resembling a rock or ancient lava flow. They do not comprehend the continuous flow of cars from one horizon to another. Instead, they see cars as unpredictable elements that randomly appear on this flat space, seemingly chasing after rodents for food. The intentions and travel directions of cars remain unknown and incomprehensible to them.

To survive and avoid predators, squirrels, deer, and other mammals rely on their innate instincts. They instinctively resort to running as their primary defense mechanism. When running alone doesn’t ensure their safety, they instinctively retreat to familiar and secure locations to evade potential harm. This instinctual behavior has helped them successfully navigate and survive in their environments throughout their evolutionary history.