There’s a whole spectrum of animal lovers out there. Some love cuddly companions, others are intrigued by slithering snakes and creepy crawlies, and then there are those who crave the thrill of observing wildlife in their natural habitat. Whichever one of these categories you fall under (or maybe you fall into multiple), there’s a game […]
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Petition: Call for an Investigation into the Squirrel Deaths at Zoo in Japan
The tragic incident at Inokashira Park Zoo in Tokyo, where 31 of 40 squirrels died due to an antiparasitic treatment gone wrong, has raised serious concerns about animal welfare and safety protocols within the facility. This heartbreaking loss of Japanese squirrels, a beloved species in the country, calls for an immediate and thorough investigation. Sign […]
January 21st is Squirrel Appreciation Day
This little critter is trouble Trouble is my middle name So before you look for someone else to blame Behind my innocent look and big brown eyes is mischief in motion (that is no surprise).
Mass Squirrel Death at Zoo Leads to Poisoning Investigation
Keepers at a Japanese zoo are suspected of killing dozens of squirrels after giving them medicine used to kill parasites. Tokyo’s Inokashira Park Zoo has launched a probe into the incident after the medicine, which included three chemicals, was given to the rodents on December 4. Zookeepers also sprayed their nest boxes with insecticide during […]
Japan zoo probes possible mass squirrel poisoning
A Japanese zoo has launched a probe after apparently massacring 31 of its 40 squirrels by mistake with treatments meant to kill parasites, officials said. Keepers at the Inokashira Park Zoo in Tokyo injected the animals with anti-parasitic medicine on December 4 as part of a sanitary precaution, while also spraying insecticide over their nest […]
![Girl Raises Orphaned Baby Red Squirrels [Video]](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1571408056-scaled-e1664405745388.jpg "Girl Raises Orphaned Baby Red Squirrels [Video]")
Girl Raises Orphaned Baby Red Squirrels [Video]
When Dani found orphaned baby red squirrels in the forest, she decided to raise them until they could survive on their own! Then, she would come back to the forest every day, calling “baby squirrel” and the squirrels would always come down from their tree to say hello to her. These baby squirrels are so […]
![Security Guard Rescues Squirrel From Clogged Rain Drain [Video]](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1652250700-1-scaled-e1679418666244.jpg "Security Guard Rescues Squirrel From Clogged Rain Drain [Video]")
Security Guard Rescues Squirrel From Clogged Rain Drain [Video]
Recently, a brave woman saved a squirrel that was stuck inside a clogged drain pipe in a home, and although she has no previous experience in rescues, she was able to get the squirrel out. A TikTok posted by @goodoldvibesonly shows the incredible rescue, and the video has now received over 1.6 million views. Tabitha, […]
Petition: Help Save Squirrel Populations in Texas
A recent report has discovered that squirrel populations have dropped by 92% at a wildlife refuge in Texas. This is the lowest they’ve been in more than 30 years. Squirrels are critical to the local ecosystems as they plant seeds and increase forest cover. Extreme weather and less food may account for some of this. […]