cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28735301

From Worlds Wild

The tufted ground squirrel (Rheithrosciurus macrotis), native to the rainforests of Borneo, holds a wild and whimsical record in the animal kingdom - it boasts the largest tail-to-body size ratio of any known mammal. Incredibly, the volume of its tail, including all the fluffy air-filled fur, measures up to 130% the volume of its body!

This luxurious, over-the-top tail gives the squirrel an almost mythical appearance, like a puffball with legs. While the exact function of such an extravagant tail remains a subject of curiosity, scientists speculate it could serve multiple purposes: camouflage in the dense forest floor, intimidation against predators, or balance while navigating through the underbrush.

Despite its flashy look, the tufted ground squirrel remains something of a mystery. Rarely seen and poorly studied, it's known for its elusiv

I took this picture on a very cold morning

Crossposted from https://midwest.social/post/19751925

They also seem to realized that the dog can't get them through the glass.

Hi, a family member of mine had seen this article and wants me to share it everywhere since its, so I'm sharing it here so you can see what is going on.

https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/requiem-for-a-squirrel-sunday-november?publication_id=463409&post_id=151110896&triggerShare=true&isFreemail=true&triedRedirect=true

On McGill campus, Montréal. Of course :)