News Muncher - category squirrel

1 week, 5 days ago

Judges pick the best pictures in the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

ABC

A photo of a red squirrel seemingly stuck in a tree has taken out the top prize in this year's Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. There were only a few points between the top five entries, but in the end Milko Marchetti's photo Stuck Squirrel was declared the overall winner. Nikon Junior Photographer Category winner: Smooching owlets by Sarthak Ranganadhan. Nikon …

Category Supplied Marchetti

1 week, 5 days ago

Stuck squirrel wins comedy wildlife photography awards

CNN

CNN — An image of a squirrel stuck in a tree has been named the overall winner of this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, with a frog in a bubble and a bream chasing a bald eagle among the category winners. “Stuck Squirrel” by Milko Marchetti was chosen as the winner from more than 9,000 entries, the highest number …

Winner Category Squirrel Marchetti

1 month ago

Experts issue warning to homeowners with squirrels in their garden this winter

Daily Mail

As Britain braces for the chill of winter, wildlife experts are urging homeowners to rethink their approach to a common garden visitor. According to Plantura, a leading wildlife website, one of the biggest challenges squirrels face in winter is food scarcity. As Britain braces for the chill of winter, wildlife experts are urging homeowners to rethink their approach to a …

Winter Tree Garden Squirrel Squirrels

1 month ago

Peanut the Squirrel's widow interviewed on Saturday Night Live: ‘They chopped his head off’

Hindustan Times

Saturday Night Live brought out Sarah Sherman as Peanut the Squirrel during a hilarious Weekend Update skit. “The cops raided our house,” bereaved Mrs. Hazel Nut said, adding that the authorities “chopped his head off in a rabies test.” Sarah Sherman as Peanut the Squirrel's widow Mrs. Hazel Nut during this week's SNL Weekend Update Colin Jost interviews beloved Peanut …

Squirrel Peanut The Squirrel Peanut Snl Nut Peanut The Mrs Hazel Nut

1 month, 1 week ago

Black, red or dead: How Omaha became a hub for black squirrel scholarship

Associated Press

Three taxidermied penguins preside over Room 426 in Allwine Hall, standing atop a row of metal cabinets in the back corner. A meticulous “spot count” he performed in Council Bluffs as a UNO graduate student found a nearly even split between black and red squirrels, according to his 1973 master’s thesis. Plus, he saw black squirrels as “super cute.” “Omaha …

Red Nebraska Wilson Omaha Hubbard Hub Uno

1 month, 1 week ago

Tragic twist in Peanut the Squirrel's euthanasia as animal tests negative for rabies

Hindustan Times

The long-awaited rabies test results of Peanut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon have revealed a shocking discovery: both animals tested negative for rabies. Tesla CEO Elon Musk was among those who slammed Peanut's death and argued that the fact that the social media famous animal was forcibly euthanised proves that the United States is no longer the “land of …

Animals Animal Squirrel Peanut The Squirrel Peanut Rabies Test Peanut The

Peanut the squirrel tests negative for rabies after death

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Peanut, the social media …

Dec Peanut Longo Negative

1 month, 1 week ago

Social media star squirrel euthanized after being taken from home tests negative for rabies

Associated Press

Peanut, the social media star squirrel at the center of a national furor after it was seized from its owner in upstate New York and euthanized, has tested negative for rabies, a county official said Tuesday. The state Department of Environmental Conservation took the squirrel and a raccoon named Fred on Oct. 30 from Mark Longo’s home and animal sanctuary …

Test Dec Squirrel Longo

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Peanut the Squirrel honoured at memorial service, owner says its death ‘played a part’ in Donald Trump's victory

Hindustan Times

Peanut the Squirrel's euthanisation sparked outcry in the days leading up to Election Day, which saw Donald Trump win by a landslide. Mark Longo, the heartbroken owner of the rescue squirrel, believes that its death “played a part” in the president-elect's victory. Revealing why he chose not to vote on Tuesday, he explained to the outlet that he is “not …

Trump New York Squirrel Peanut The Squirrel Peanut Longo Fred

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Squirrel is spotted running across Washington DC stage moments before Kamala's concession speech

Daily Mail

A squirrel was seen dashing across a Washington DC stage just moments before Kamala was set to make her concession speech, prompting comical claims it was the ghost of internet-famous Peanut. Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election on the campus of Howard University late Wednesday afternoon following Donald Trump's victory. A squirrel was seen dashing across the …

Social Media Pets Social Trump New York Republican Harris

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Outrage over Peanut the Squirrel's death sparks bomb threats

Daily Mail

Outrage over Peanut the Squirrel's death has sparked bomb threats directed at New York state offices of the agency that euthanized the beloved pet. After several DEC offices across the state received bomb threats this week, state employees were offered the option of working from home, the Times Union reported. Outrage over Peanut the Squirrel's death has sparked bomb threats …

Death Trump New York State Bomb Threats York Dec

1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Daily Show mocks Trump campaign’s final message about Peanut the Squirrel’s death

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Daily Show has poked …

Trump Election Day Republicans Free Squirrel Klepper Peanut The Squirrel

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Woman celebrates Bhai Dooj with pet squirrel in heartwarming video: 'Thanks for saving me from me'

Hindustan Times

A heartwarming celebration of Bhai Dooj with her pet squirrel, Aayushi Jain, captured the attention of social media with a unique and touching video. Jain, dressed in traditional attire, performed all the traditional rituals with her squirrel, Gillu, capturing the essence of the festival with a heartwarming touch.

Inspiration Family Animals Love

Woman's heartwarming celebration of Bhai Dooj with her pet squirrel goes viral

India Today

Woman celebrates Bhai Dooj with pet squirrel. An adorable video of a woman performing traditional Bhai Dooj rituals with her pet squirrel has gone viral on social media. The video shows Jain carefully performing an aarti for her pet and applying a tilak on its forehead – a gesture often reserved for siblings on Bhai Dooj. The video has received …

Family Animals Humor Sibling Love

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with a euthanized pet squirrel?

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Ever …

Media Pet Democratic New York Musk Post Email

54 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk Has Spent the Final Days Before the Election Posting About Peanut the Squirrel

Wired

Billionaire X owner Elon Musk has become one of former president Donald Trump’s most important backers. Musk has donated more than $100 million to his Trump-supporting America PAC; he criss-crossed the swing state of Pennsylvania holding town halls; he’s spoken at Trump rallies in Butler, Pennsylvania, and New York City; hosted Trump for an interview on X; and put the …

Trump Elon Musk Dec Squirrel Peanut Longo

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Peanuts: He made an orphaned squirrel a social media star. Then authorities euthanized it

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors …

Animal New York Dec Peanut Longo

1 month, 2 weeks ago

'They're killing the squirrels!' Georgia Republicans makes odd case for Trump

Raw Story

Republicans made a strange case for former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally where they warned of doom ahead for raccoons. Georgia Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Mike Collins both issued dark warnings about Vice President Kamala Harris that echoed Trump's own campaign lie that Haitian immigrants in Ohio had been eating cats and dogs. "Democrats in New …

Trump Republican Collins Cbs Greene Squirrel

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Instagram-famous squirrel is euthanized after heartbroken owner pleaded with New York state to get him back

Daily Mail

An orphaned squirrel that became a social media star called Peanut was euthanized after state authorities seized the beloved pet during a raid on his caretaker's home. Mark Longo shows his pet squirrel Peanut that was seized by officers from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, at Longo's home in rural Pine City, New York 'For the last 7 years, …

Animals Animal New York State Instagram Mark York

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rare flying squirrel species found in China's Xizang

China Daily

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-01 18:25 KUNMING -- Chinese researchers have discovered two rare species of flying squirrels, Priapomys leonardi and Petaurista nobilis, in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, according to the Kunming Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Thursday. The Bhutan giant flying squirrel, which is one of the largest in its family of flying squirrels, and …

China Squirrel Flying Himalayan Xizang According

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rare Flying Squirrel Species Found in Southwest China's Xizang

China Daily

Chinese researchers have discovered two rare species of flying squirrels, Priapomys leonardi and Petaurista nobilis, in Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region. The Bhutan giant flying squirrel (Petaurista nobilis) is one of the largest in its family of flying squirrels, and the Himalayan large-eared flying squirrel (Priapomys leonardi) is now officially recorded in Xizang. This discovery extends the known distribution range …

Nature Wildlife China Flying Squirrels Xizang

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Treasure hunters close in on 10-ounce, 24-karat gold statue valued at $26,000 as map shows potential location

Daily Mail

A New Hampshire game designer announced on September 19 that he'd hidden a 10 troy ounce, 24-karat gold statue valued at $26,000 on the forest floor, but now the shrinking map location has treasure hunters closing in. Jason Rohrer of Dover is one of the co-creators of Project Skydrop - a real life treasure hunt for a gold statue hidden …

Game Gold Reddit Statue Sent Bailey Squirrel

3 months ago

UK: Train cancelled after two squirrels board and one 'refuses to leave'

India TV News

A train in Britain was cancelled after a pair of squirrels boarded the service and one refused to get off, Great Western Railway said on Wednesday. Staff tried to shoo the furry free-riders off when the train reached Redhill, Surrey, but one squirrel refused to disembark, GWR said. Image Source : GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYTwo squirrel travellers force train cancellation "We …

Squirrel Uk Train Redhill

3 months, 1 week ago

Forest dept to conduct studies on Indian Giant Squirrel, Indian Gazelle in Pune

Hindustan Times

PUNE To collect baseline data on the current population and habitat of the Indian Giant Squirrel and Indian Gazelle, the wildlife wing of the Pune forest department will conduct two separate studies titled ‘Indian Giant Squirrel Conservation’ and ‘Indian Gazelle Habitat Management and Threat Analysis’ that will pave the way for conservation of the species. To collect population and habitat …

Conservation Indian Pune Forest Species Giant Study

Filters

Articles for Squirrel

Judges pick the best pictures in the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

Stuck squirrel wins comedy wildlife photography awards

Experts issue warning to homeowners with squirrels in their garden this winter

Peanut the Squirrel's widow interviewed on Saturday Night Live: ‘They chopped his head off’

Black, red or dead: How Omaha became a hub for black squirrel scholarship

Tragic twist in Peanut the Squirrel's euthanasia as animal tests negative for rabies

Peanut the squirrel tests negative for rabies after death

Social media star squirrel euthanized after being taken from home tests negative for rabies

Peanut the Squirrel honoured at memorial service, owner says its death ‘played a part’ in Donald Trump's victory

Squirrel is spotted running across Washington DC stage moments before Kamala's concession speech

Outrage over Peanut the Squirrel's death sparks bomb threats

The Daily Show mocks Trump campaign’s final message about Peanut the Squirrel’s death

Woman celebrates Bhai Dooj with pet squirrel in heartwarming video: 'Thanks for saving me from me'

Woman's heartwarming celebration of Bhai Dooj with her pet squirrel goes viral

Why is Elon Musk obsessed with a euthanized pet squirrel?

Elon Musk Has Spent the Final Days Before the Election Posting About Peanut the Squirrel

Peanuts: He made an orphaned squirrel a social media star. Then authorities euthanized it

'They're killing the squirrels!' Georgia Republicans makes odd case for Trump

Instagram-famous squirrel is euthanized after heartbroken owner pleaded with New York state to get him back

Rare flying squirrel species found in China's Xizang

Rare Flying Squirrel Species Found in Southwest China's Xizang

Treasure hunters close in on 10-ounce, 24-karat gold statue valued at $26,000 as map shows potential location

UK: Train cancelled after two squirrels board and one 'refuses to leave'

Forest dept to conduct studies on Indian Giant Squirrel, Indian Gazelle in Pune