A cozy, caffeinated corner of the web
(Scotsman) Squirrels are to be given contraceptives in a project approved by Scottish ministers, The Scotsman has learned. The Executive has agreed to fund research into immuno-contraception for Scotland’s grey squirrel population. Ministers want...
(CNN) Shocking news: Squirrels and power lines don’t mix. The cute but pesky rodents are a leading cause of unplanned outages. They chew through power lines, fry themselves by completing electrical circuits and generally...
(Oregon Live) A squirrel reaching from a live wire to a grounded transformer at the Washington County Fair Complex caused a connection that wasn’t supposed to be, electrocuting the bushy tailed critter and knocking...
(CBC Canada) The mayor of St. John’s has called for an investigation into allegations that paintball enthusiasts may be using squirrels for target practice — a charge that a local company vigorously denies. Mayor...
Dramatization by Cafe Arcane (LSU Daily Reveille) Greg Joubert held his recently found Tiger Card Monday on the Union’s front steps. It was the same card a squirrel stole 2 1/2 weeks ago near...
