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Walter the fostered baby squirrel

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Lindsay Ralph fostered this baby squirrel, which she named Walter, with the help of the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.

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What to do if you find a baby squirrel

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Does the baby really need help? First, determine if the squirrel really needs help. If the baby squirrel’s eyes are open and it is able to move, climb trees and run away from you, it is probably ok. Squirrel mothers … Continue reading →

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Squirrel survives close call with Lamborghini

Posted on July 2, 2011 by admin

This video of squirrel crossing a race track in Fontana, CA is burning up the internets. In the beginning of the video a ground squirrel starts to cross the racetrack just as a yellow Lamborghini approaches at over 160 km/hr. … Continue reading →

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Elk rescues drowning marmot

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

A four year old elk at the Pocatello Zoo in Idaho saved a drowning marmot from his water tank and the zookeepers caught the whole rescue on tape. The elk, named ‘Shooter’, who is ten feet tall if you count … Continue reading →

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How do squirrels climb down trees head-first?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

Most people have noticed that squirrels can climb down trees head-first. What you may not know is how they do it. Tree squirrels have ankle joints that are adapted to be super flexible. When a squirrel wants to climb down … Continue reading →

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