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‘I couldn’t admit I was afraid’: biologist Tina Morris on her fight to save the bald eagle

America’s majestic national bird was close to extinction when Tina Morris, a young researcher, was asked to help bring three chicks to adulthood. First, she had to conquer a fear of heights

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024

Internet-Famous Squirrel Who Was Seized and Euthanized Did Not Have Rabies, State Officials Admit

Peanut, the beloved social media squirrel recently seized and euthanized by New York state officials, has tested negative for rabies, according to Chemung County officials.

Latin Times · Nov 13, 2024

Woman Speaks Out After Entire Internet Accuses Her Of Having Peanut The Squirrel Euthanized

The viral case of Peanut the Squirrel, euthanized late last month, led to a finger-pointing game between two women in an animal rehab Facebook group. The post Woman Speaks Out After Entire Internet Accuses Her Of Having Peanut The Squirrel Euthanized first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 13, 2024

Elon Musk joins a chorus of conservatives turning the euthanized ‘Peanut the squirrel’ into a symbol of ‘government overreach’

The internet-famous squirrel was seized by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation Wednesday over safety and legal concerns.

Fortune · Nov 4, 2024

Government Goons Murder Internet-Famous Squirrel

Peanut the Squirrel charmed a large internet audience that helped fund an animal sanctuary. Then the government seized him.

Reason · Nov 4, 2024

Peanut The Squirrel’s Owner Says He Was Treated Like A “Terrorist” During “Raid” To Seize Pet

“They treated me like I was a terrorist. They ransacked my house for five hours," said Mark Longo after Peanut the Squirrel was euthanized. The post Peanut The Squirrel’s Owner Says He Was Treated Like A “Terrorist” During “Raid” To Seize Pet first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Nov 4, 2024

Trump Campaign Claims Death of Influencer Squirrel Is Proof Democrats Don't 'Want Us to Have Pets'

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance used the euthanization of the famous pet squirrel Peanut as evidence that the government did not want citizens maintaining pets at a rally in North Carolina.

Latin Times · Nov 4, 2024

Elon Musk And NY Congressman Condemn Peanut The Squirrel's Death: 'It's Not OK For The Government To Kill Your Pets!'

Elon Musk and NY Congressman Nick Langworthy have condemned the government's actions after Peanut the Squirrel was seized and euthanised, calling it a severe overreach and violation of personal freedoms.

International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2024

Elon Musk mourns death of Peanut the squirrel and calls New York state 'wrong' to euthanise him

Twitter owner wades into euthanised squirrel row after famous pet put down

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024

He took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star. Then authorities euthanized it

A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star says New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal won't go without a response

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2024