And of course, there’s the whole rabies vector species thing to worry about. Rare squirrel visits Lewisberry home But they also help the environment, even if it’s just by accident.

A rabies expert called New York authorities “insane” for killing P’Nut the Squirrel – saying the state could have figured out if the animal was dangerous without decapitation.

The rabies tests were performed quickly, though officials didn’t publicly disclose the negative results until almost two weeks later. By then, Peanut’s death had made headlines around the world.

The results are in: Peanut the Squirrel did not have rabies, county official says Peanut and Fred were seized from their New York home on Oct. 30.

Peanut the Squirrel was earmarked to be euthanized a week before officials took it and put it down to test for rabies, according to a report, the latest twist in the ongoing saga about the much ...

P’Nut the Squirrel and Fred the Raccoon did not have rabies, officials announced — as it was revealed the animals were marked for death and decapitation days before they were seized by the st… ...

Peanut the Squirrel, the social media star confiscated from its owner and euthanized to be tested for rabies, came up negative for the deadly virus.. The revelation on Tuesday capped a “surreal ...

Peanut the squirrel, a social media star seized from his upstate New York home earlier this week, has been euthanized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Peanut the squirrel tested negative for rabies after he was euthanized, officials say 00:36. NEW YORK — Peanut, the social media star squirrel at the center of a national furor after it was ...

Mark Longo, owner of Peanut the Squirrel, ... Longo's residence by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Oct. 30 and euthanized to test for rabies the same day.

NEW YORK - Peanut the squirrel, a pet that gained social media fame, was euthanized by New York state wildlife officials as part of a test for rabies. Mark Longo, Peanut's owner, claimed excessive ...

Southern Flying Squirrel; ... oh yes, rabies. So how best to celebrate Squirrel Appreciation Day? One thing you can do is learn more about squirrels-and with over 200 species across the world, ...