squirrel

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The most famous is probably the North American grey squirrel, which has nearly wiped out our native red squirrel populations.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“This was sent in by Rebecca,” Drizzles says of a photo of a squirrel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Ross adored animals, frequently bringing a few of his favorite furry friends on camera with him – including Peapod, his “pocket” squirrel.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Locals give directions to out-of-towners using churches as landmarks, and a Masonic lodge was promoting a squirrel hunt one recent day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

The long-lost scamp had become a frequent visitor once more, usually with an adorable troika of squirrel babies scampering behind, and another grown-up-sized squirrel, too.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood