A unique, fascinating creature has been turning heads in Northeast Ohio recently: an animal that appears to be a cross between a squirrel and a skunk. The animal, dubbed a “squnk,” has the body of a squirrel but the dark black fur and white-tipped tail of a skunk: There have been several sightings of the unique creature in Ohio recently and photos have gone viral on … [Read more...] about The mystery of the “squnk”: Ohio residents can’t tell if this creature is a squirrel or a skunk
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Frozen in Time: 30,000-Year-Old Ice Age Squirrel Unveiled in Remarkable Condition
In the frosty depths of Canada's Yukon, a remarkable discovery has emerged, offering a glimpse into the distant past of the Arctic wilderness. What initially appears as an unassuming fur ball turns out to be the exceptionally preserved remains of a 30,000-year-old Arctic ground squirrel, a testament to the power of permafrost as a natural time capsule. The find was … [Read more...] about Frozen in Time: 30,000-Year-Old Ice Age Squirrel Unveiled in Remarkable Condition
Seagull Devours Squirrel: Viral Video Shatters Perception of Their Diet
A recently shared video on Twitter has taken the internet by storm, featuring a seagull devouring a squirrel. This unexpected encounter has left netizens puzzled, as seagulls are commonly associated with a diet primarily consisting of marine wildlife, particularly fish. The footage, lasting two minutes, captures the seagull's relentless effort to swallow the squirrel … [Read more...] about Seagull Devours Squirrel: Viral Video Shatters Perception of Their Diet
A Hardworking Squirrel Fills The Engine Bay Of A Subaru Forester With 558 Walnuts
Every year, a battle with walnuts takes place between human civilization and the animal realm. In one of the most recent episodes, a Subaru Forester owner returned from a week-long vacation to find her engine bay stuffed with 558 walnuts. And, yes, she did count. We know squirrels can be hardworking animals when it comes to gathering their winter supplies. They use vehicle … [Read more...] about A Hardworking Squirrel Fills The Engine Bay Of A Subaru Forester With 558 Walnuts
Teens Leave Everything Behind to Save the “Frozen” Squirrel
“He could hardly move and, really, I'm amazed he was still alive." In the Canadian province of New Brunswick, two teenagers were hanging out when they noticed a large group of people gathered around a car. When the young creature emerged, the teens were shocked to see that he didn't even remotely resemble a squirrel. When they went over to investigate, they learned that … [Read more...] about Teens Leave Everything Behind to Save the “Frozen” Squirrel