Squirrels

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A community devoted to one of the most fascinating, mischievous, adorable critters on our planet. Whether you want to share cute and funny photos and videos of these furry creatures, learn more about their behavior and habitats, or find out how to help and protect them, this is the place for you. Join us and discover the amazing world of squirrels!

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Hanging out (lemmy.world)
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Saw this today.

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Hey folks! I saw this little friend in Winnipeg over the weekend.

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For those wonderig, no my silly cat has not harmed our furry friend

Guest staring June

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My cat is a bit of a dummy and just wants to play

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Killer squirrel (upload.wikimedia.org)
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Jayen466, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Squirrel pile (lemmy.world)
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From Worlds Wild

The tufted ground squirrel (Rheithrosciurus macrotis), native to the rainforests of Borneo, holds a wild and whimsical record in the animal kingdom - it boasts the largest tail-to-body size ratio of any known mammal. Incredibly, the volume of its tail, including all the fluffy air-filled fur, measures up to 130% the volume of its body!

This luxurious, over-the-top tail gives the squirrel an almost mythical appearance, like a puffball with legs. While the exact function of such an extravagant tail remains a subject of curiosity, scientists speculate it could serve multiple purposes: camouflage in the dense forest floor, intimidation against predators, or balance while navigating through the underbrush.

Despite its flashy look, the tufted ground squirrel remains something of a mystery. Rarely seen and poorly studied, it's known for its elusive nature and its reputation for cracking open tough nuts that few other creatures can handle - leading some to believe it might be one of the forest's most underrated powerhouses.

Part cloud, part muscle, and all mystery - the tufted ground squirrel is proof that in nature, even the smallest mammals can carry the biggest surprises.

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Hugging her Teddy (lemmy.world)
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Corm (lemmy.ca)
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Chilly (lemmy.world)
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I took this picture on a very cold morning

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🥯 bagel (sh.itjust.works)
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They also seem to realized that the dog can't get them through the glass.

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Hi, a family member of mine had seen this article and wants me to share it everywhere since its, so I'm sharing it here so you can see what is going on.

https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/requiem-for-a-squirrel-sunday-november?publication_id=463409&post_id=151110896&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&triedRedirect=true

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On McGill campus, Montréal. Of course :)

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👀 White squirrel (cdn.masto.host)
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👀 White squirrel

@squirrels

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