I didn’t realize that today is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Best wishes to my Sciuridaen friends.
It’s National Squirrel Appreciation Day, and that’s official because the National Wildlife Federation says so! Their page has this information, as well as lots of other cool squirrel-related stuff:
SQUIRRELS! Whether you love them or loathe them,National Squirrel Appreciation Day, January 21st, is a great time to take a few moments and learn about these nutty animals. If you count flying squirrels we have 10 tree species in North America. We are constantly uncovering complexities around their survival tactics and social behavior. Squirrels are fascinating animals to watch and have been documented adopting orphaned young and stealing food. And let’s face it—squirrels are pretty difficult to outwit.
I would ask readers who have any affection for these adorable rodents to appreciate squirrels today, and send photos or statements about why you like them or what you’ve done today to further squirreldom. The NWF has some…
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