Some Squirrels Born With a Silver Spoon (IMAGE) University of Alberta Caption A new study shows that "silver spoon" factors of more food and warmer temperatures can later help newborn female squirrels produce more litters themselves. Credit Photo by Tim Karels, University of Alberta. Usage Restrictions Must include photo credit for Tim Karels, University of Alberta. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.