One day, I’ll get better about keeping up with squirrel news. I’m swamped — in a good way — these days, and so my poor squirrels get put on the backburner (where, as we know, they’d be eaten, if I lived in the U.k.) When things calm down, I hope to revive the squirrels.
For the Luxury Squirrel Art Collector
Published February 6, 2009 squirrel art , squirrel crafts 3 CommentsTags: accessories, art, ceramics, shopping
W Hotels is selling their white ceramic “squirrel ring holder” for a mere $120.

On Squirrel Appreciation Day: Honoring America’s Kaibab Squirrel
Published January 21, 2009 animals , exotic squirrels , photos , squirrel appreciation day , squirrel photos 1 Comment
(PHOTO CREDIT: Kaibab Squirrel at Grand Canyon, originally uploaded by Live Simply.)
The kaibab squirrel is a white-tailed squirrel found only in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona.
Today, on Squirrel Appreciation Day, the workers of the Kaibab National Forest designated more than 200,000 acres of the parks to the kaibab squirrel. In response, Squirrels Squirrels Squirrels hereby bequeaths a giant acorn to the KNF!
From the Prescott Daily Courier:
“Dr. Joseph D. Hall, who conducted [an] evaluation on the squirrel and its habitat, stated that the Kaibab squirrel is, in a local way, as significant a species as the finches Charles Darwin studied on the Galapagos Islands.
Like the finches of the Galapagos, natural geographic boundaries including the Grand Canyon have restricted the Kaibab squirrel’s movement and allowed it to evolve into the species seen today.”
Forget Tuesday, Wednesday is Squirrel Appreciation Day!!!
Published January 20, 2009 animals , squirrel appreciation day 1 CommentSorry to all my loyal readers for my long absence, I’ve been befallen by both bronchitis and a case of the lazies.
Thankfully, I didn’t miss the most important day of year: Squirrel Appreciation Day, this Wednesday.
Not sure how to celebrate? Here’s some tips from wildlife rehabilatator Christy Hargrove, who is credited with founding this special day.
According to this press release, “Hargrove suggests leaving an extra treat out in your backyard, such as seeds, nuts or suet. Or she recommends simply learning something new about the furry species. For example, do you know what baby squirrels are called?”
(Answer: pups.)
Finally: My Own Squirrel Photo!!!
Published December 23, 2008 animals , exotic squirrels , photos , squirrel photos 3 CommentsI love squirrels but I don’t live near any, meaning I don’t get to enjoy them on a daily basis.
But this week we’re house-sitting in Coyoacan, a neighborhood in southern Mexico City. And there’s several fantastic, noisy, social squirrels roaming about the property, enjoying the lush gardens. One of them (below) looks like a typical squirrel, the other one is dark brown and has a very thin tail – not sure what species he/she is. They are having a fun time barking at my dog, who, in turn, is barking back.
They’re also falling prey to my lens!

Squirrels Are Donning Their Winter Coats
Published December 19, 2008 animals , photos 2 CommentsTags: photos, squirrels
Wearing my Winter…, originally uploaded by mudder_bbc.
It’s a cold one out there in the U.S.! Stay warm everyone!

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