Monthly Archives: June 2011

Elk rescues drowning marmot

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

A four year old elk at the Pocatello Zoo in Idaho saved a drowning marmot from his water tank and the zookeepers caught the whole rescue on tape. The elk, named ‘Shooter’, who is ten feet tall if you count … Continue reading →

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How do squirrels climb down trees head-first?

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

Most people have noticed that squirrels can climb down trees head-first. What you may not know is how they do it. Tree squirrels have ankle joints that are adapted to be super flexible. When a squirrel wants to climb down … Continue reading →

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Scott and Willy High Park squirrels 2

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin
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Gallery: A chipmunk and a red squirrel

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

Just a quick post to put up some pictures of a red squirrel and a chipmunk taken in Eastern Ontario. These two species of squirrel (Yes, chipmunks are a kind of squirrel) require a more specific habitat than the Eastern … Continue reading →

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Local squirrel ‘White Belly’ found dead in road

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

One of our local squirrels White Belly was killed by a car today. It rained this morning and her body was lying on the wet pavement. She looked normal, except there was a bit of blood pooled near her mouth. … Continue reading →

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