squirrel

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The most famous is probably the North American grey squirrel, which has nearly wiped out our native red squirrel populations.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Ross adored animals, frequently bringing a few of his favorite furry friends on camera with him – including Peapod, his “pocket” squirrel.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

His mother, who remarried Oseguera, is Rosalinda González Valencia, who made her bones with the “Cuinis” gang, named after a small, fast-breeding squirrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Supporting characters like Fiona, a flying squirrel, and Dash, a deer mouse, round out the cast.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Mrs. Clarke was not a small woman, nor a young one, but she scurried down the ladder as nimbly as a squirrel.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood