Squirrels, particularly species like the Eastern gray squirrel, play an unintended but valuable role in forest regeneration. During autumn, they engage in scatter-hoarding, a behavior where they bury nuts and seeds in various locations to retrieve during winter. However, they don't always recover all their caches, either due to forgetting or dying before retrieval. These unretrieved nuts, especially acorns and other tree seeds, often germinate and grow into trees, contributing to natural forest growth. Ecologists recognize this process as a form of passive seed dispersal, making squirrels important—even if accidental—agents in reforestation and biodiversity maintenance. This phenomenon has been observed in multiple forest ecosystems across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Squirrels’ role, though unintentional, helps maintain tree populations, especially oak, beech, and hazelnut trees.

Chili Garlic Chicken Spicy Sautéed Chicken with Chili Garlic Glaze Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) 2 green onions, sliced 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat) Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish Steamed white rice, for serving Directions: In a medium bowl, combine chili garlic sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Stir well and set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour in the sauce mixture and stir to coat the chicken evenly. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and stir it into the pan. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat, if desired. Turn off heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #spicychicken #chiligarlic #asianflavors #quickdinner #easymeals #chickenrecipes #glutenfreeoption #homemadeasian #spicyfood #dinnerideas #mealprep #garliclover #chililovers #weeknightmeals #ricebowl #comfortfood #homecooked #easyrecipes #chickendinner #savorydishes Craving bold flavors? This Chili Garlic Chicken is spicy, saucy, and totally addictive! Serve it with rice and enjoy a restaurant-style meal at home

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Korean BBQ Chicken Wings Sticky Korean BBQ Wings with Sesame and Scallions Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For the Korean BBQ Sauce: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon water Garnish: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 2 green onions, thinly sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and place a wire rack on top. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss with salt, pepper, cornstarch, and vegetable oil until evenly coated. Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, garlic, ginger, honey, and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened slightly. Remove wings from oven and toss in the warm Korean BBQ sauce until well coated. Return wings to the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #koreanbbqwings #stickywings #gochujanglove #chickenwingrecipes #asiandinnerideas #bakedchickenwings #koreanfusionfood #easyappetizers #gamefood #partywings #sweetandspicychicken #wingsfordays #sesamechicken #boldflavor #ovenbakedgoodness #chickendishes #wingnight #asianflavors #crispyandsaucy #umamibomb Sticky, spicy, and bursting with flavor – these Korean BBQ Chicken Wings are oven-baked to crispy perfection and coated in a luscious gochujang glaze!

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