Squirrels

15 Funny Squirrels Stealing Food

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.17.2012

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Sure, squirrels may look cute and harmless, but just like some other animals, they're not above breaking the law. They'll stop at nothing to get a tas...

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#Squirrels4Good

Craig Newmark | Posted 04.24.2012

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Craig Newmark

For each time someone uses the hashtag, #Squirrels4Good, on Twitter or on my Facebook page or NWF's facebook page, I'll give $1 to the National Wildlife Federation, up to $5K. I will also donate $1 for each new follower I get over the next couple of weeks.

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Arsonist Squirrels Light Pastor's House On Fire

The Huffington Post | Andy Campbell | Posted 04.20.2012

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They've gone completely nuts! Squirrels in southwestern Florida are causing sparks to fly on electrical lines that ignite easily in the area's dry ...

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The Squirrel Amongst the Razors in Occam's Butter Churn

Elizabeth Boleman-Herring | Posted 03.31.2012

Read More: James Thurber, Occam's Razor, New Jersey, Animal Control, Animals, Humor, Squirrels, Comedy News
Elizabeth Boleman-Herring

There are many on Facebook who already question my sanity. Heaven knows, I myself question it much of the time. Usually, however, it doesn't answer me back in squeaks or leave droppings behind the piano.

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Photo Competition: Squirrel Appreciation Day

Posted 01.22.2012

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It's that time of year again. No, January 21 is not just the start of excessively premature Valentine's Day ads, it's also Squirrel Appreciation Day. ...

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Taxidermic Squirrels: They're Just Like Us (Sort Of) (PHOTOS)

Field & Stream | Posted 02.13.2012

Read More: Stuffed Animals, Weird Animals, Taxidermy Squirrels, Squirrels, Rick Nadeau, Weird Photos & Videos, Animals in the News, Taxidermic Squirrel, Weird News News

The recent recession was taxing for taxidermist Rick Nadeau, who saw a decline in business. That is, until he started stuffing squirrels and mounti...

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WATCH: Ninja Squirrel vs. Stoners

Posted 01.05.2012

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So these upstanding young gentlemen were just hanging out in the yard when they heard a rattling coming from the garbage can area. They decided to pul...

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Is There An Acorn Shortage? Will Squirrels Starve This Winter?

The Huffington Post | Arin Greenwood | Posted 12.21.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Is there an acorn shortage this year? According to The Washington Post, maybe. In some parts of the area, squirrel lovers say they h...

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Squirrel Interrupts Phillies-Cardinals Game

Posted 12.05.2011

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Throughout the baseball season, hitters have struggled mightily to disrupt the dominance of the Philadelphia Phillies' quartet of aces. During the...

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Zoo Animals Stay Cool, Roosters Evade Capture & Squirrel Hunting Gone Wrong

The Huffington Post | Joe Erbentraut | Posted 09.19.2011

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With the temperatures rising to oven-like heights these days, it can be easy to forget that us human types are not the only ones having to deal with t...

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"Oh, Henry"

Jerry Zezima | Posted 08.15.2011

Read More: Stamford Advocate, Hamsters, Pets, Raccoons, Humor, Frankie Valli, Squirrels, Rabbits, Birds, Mailman, Frogs, Mice, Male Bonding, Sports, Vermin, Cats, Wife, Killer, Maine, Tv, Fish, Gerbils, Dogs, Stamford, Mountain Lion, Comedy News
Jerry Zezima

Over the years in my humble and frequently fur-flown household, I have been surrounded by women: one wife, two daughters and various animals. The pet...

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PHOTOS: Today Is Squirrel Appreciation Day

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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It's January 21 again, and that means it's Squirrel Appreciation Day! There is no shortage of interesting tales about this adorable and spunky critte...

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Animals in Odd Places

David Mizejewski | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Ibex, Animal Oddities, US Airways Maggots, Sloth, Moose, Grizzly Bear, Squirrels, Animal Planet, Alligator, Monkeys, Iguanas, Bison, National Wildlife Federation, Green News
David Mizejewski

On my Animal Oddities blog I often report on animals that show up in odd places. Here, for your pleasure, are my top ten "animals in odd places" stories.

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Odd Lady Channels Spirit of Dead Squirrel

David Mizejewski | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Mizejewski

I know this seems like something you'd see in the Onion, but I'm pretty certain this lady is dead serious. Or at least she's serious about her wacky ...

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I Saw a Squirrel in Gowanus

Vinnie Rotondaro | Posted 05.25.2011

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Vinnie Rotondaro

I've lived in Gowanus for well over a year, and I've never seen a squirrel in the neighborhood. Ever. Until this past Sunday.

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Loose Nukes

Will Durst | Posted 05.25.2011

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Will Durst

Since you can't tell your nuclear players apart without a Nuclear Players Scorecard, here they are, with my official Threat Level grading.

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Squirrel Appreciation Day: 5 Ways To Show A Squirrel You Care (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Thursday is Squirrel Appreciation Day, and though the squirrels may not be aware of it, you can still do your part in letting them know they're loved....

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Animals Celebrate The New Year In Style (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Lindsay Armstrong | Posted 05.25.2011

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As we get ready to ring in 2010 with champagne, noisemakers, parades, and lots and lots of party hats, we don't want to forget our animal friends.They...

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So Did I Ever Tell You About the Squirrel?

Joy Preble | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Debut Authors, Writers, Advice to New Authors, New Author, Reading, Writing, Squirrels, Authors, Books, New Authors, Books News
Joy Preble

Debut author life is full of false starts and hesitations. Mostly you have no idea in hell what you're doing. You race across streets -- metaphorically speaking -- hoping you won't crash head first into someone's sedan.

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SQUIRREL APPRECIATION DAY Is January 21: Are You Ready?

Huffington Post | Dave Burdick | Posted 05.25.2011

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Today is squirrel appreciation day. While everyone can celebrate squirrels in their own way, we wanted to point you to some useful resources around th...

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The World Of Albino Animals (PHOTOS)

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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From tigers to peacocks, these albino animals are awesomely beautiful, a little bit scary and definitely worth a look. Vote on your favorite. Get...

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Cute/Ridiculous Animal Thing Of The Day: Live Squirrel Cam (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Bad Manors Squirrel Diner (aka a balcony in Santa Monica, California) broadcasts live each day, beaming images of the nine wild squirrels who visi...

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Cute/Ridiculous Animal Thing Of The Day: Squirrel Eats A Lemon (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Squirrels love lemons, who knew? This one is particularly cute in doing so because he nibble bit by bit, row by row, as if a mascot for the "nom nom" ...

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Scientist Needs Your Help Counting Squirrels

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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CHICAGO (AP) -- Scientists attempting to count the number of squirrels per zip code in the Chicago area are asking people to record sightings of the r...

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Cute/Ridiculous Animal Thing Of The Day: Big Squirrel Helping Baby Squirrel (VIDEO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Two squirrels were caught on tape on the UCLA campus trying to get over a short wall. The only problem was that the littler of the two couldn't make i...

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