Animals Buzz Seriously, these little guys are everywhere — you almost kind of forget about them after a while. Let us take this moment to salute the pesky (yet resilient) little Sciuridae in all its goofy, adorable glory.
http://life.time.com/curiosities/a-squirrels-guide-to-fas...
The Internet did not invent dressing animals up for our amusement. It just made it easier to share their humiliation.
Culture Buzz Don't worry, this is just the set for the remake of “Se7en” with an all squirrel cast. (via reddit.com)
This flying squirrel is going to need to lose a few pounds before he’ll be able to get back in the air.
This squirrel must not have studied for its big calculus final. Actually, since this happened in Florida, the squirrel was probably trying to avoid a mandatory drug test.
Using only the lure of peanut butter, photographer and retired postwoman Kathy Pruyn managed to capture a squirrel in these remarkable positions. Read the full story here.
In the bottom of the fourth inning during a Phillies/Cardinals game this week, a squirrel interrupted a pitch. Apparently, it caused a stir during at another Cards' game earlier this week too. Major replay and multi-camera coverage happening here, 'cause they just can't catch the little critter. (via newslite.tv)
Squirrel is super hot on the BuzzFeed Network right now. Here's all the best viral buzz on Squirrel.
Politics Buzz Amid the crowds of protestors and media in Zuccotti Park on Wednesday, this little guy was just hanging out on Danielle's shoulder. She found the squirrel a few months ago under a tree near her house after a heavy storm. Its legs were broken and a veterinarian told her it likely wouldn't recover. Instead of putting the squirrel down, Danielle adopted it and nursed it back to health. Now they go everywhere together. The squirrel's name is Hazelnut, she likes peanut butter, and her leash is made of braided hemp.
A women's soccer game in Philadelphia is interrupted by a very hammy spinning squirrel. He's like a professional breakdancer or something.
Yep. The chillest of all the nut lovers is now in the planking game. Skip to 0:22 and 1:15 for proof.
Field testing a prototype squirrel feeder that is both cruel and hilarious. There's no reason why, when feeding the wildlife, humans can't also be entertained.
http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/06/07/funny-pictures-j...
The force is strong with this nut.
Food Buzz Russia is awesome.The Russian Health Ministry launched a PSA campaign last year warning of the dangers of alcohol psychosis. The star was a tormented rodent by the name of Hell-Squirrel. A smart ass distillery has, of course, made a line of high-proof vodka featuring the anti-drinking mascot.
Meerkats and squirrels, nature's star-crossed lovers. This supposedly happened in Finland, in front of God and everybody.
http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/22/super-squirrel/
Taxidermy, while still creepy, can be cute.
The rare and mysterious albino squirrel of Dayton's Bluff has up until now has been only a thing of legends! At last, we have captured him ALIVE on film!
You best watch yourself. Ninja squirrel can kick you in the head from here.
Culture Buzz This squirrel is getting up close and personal to the window. I feel slightly uncomfortable.