One visitor to the Inokashira Park Zoo outside of Tokyo got an unusual sight early this month: A squirrel with what appears to be large mammary glands. The photo, posted on Twitter earlier this month, has been shared more than 47, times and received , likes. Mammary gland count differs by species but can reach up to ten for squirrels. And for those of you who think the squirrel—which does appear to be a female—might be lactating, Haines ruled out that hypothesis, too. This is because when squirrels are nursing pups, their nipples elongate, and the skin around them loses its fur, all of which make a lactating female recognizable from a distance. Instead of storing fat on their bodies, squirrels hide their seeds and nuts—and the calories they contain—belowground or in tree crevices. Read: 5 Surprising Facts About Squirrels. While it probably feels a little juvenile to focus so much attention on the chest of a squirrel, the viral photo might as well be an opportunity to celebrate the many strategies mammals have developed for feeding their young. Female humans have two mammary glands located on the pectorals, of course.


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When I was seven, my best friend was Les Harbin. Les lived on the other side of Baywater Drive and had this great pond behind his house. Once, I fell and landed clumsily on top of the chain link fence. I punctured my arm on the sharp prongs that ran along the top of the fence. I still have the scars to prove it.
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The grey squirrel is the most common of the two species found locally in the Lower Mainland. The grey squirrel is originally from eastern North America and was introduced into Stanley Park in The grey squirrel population remained relatively contained until the late 's. That is when they spread like wildfire throughout the entire Lower Mainland into the Fraser Valley due to trapping and relocation practices of many homeowners and pest control companies. The following are some more squirrel facts for Vancouver homeowners:. Urban: Although the grey squirrel is found in parks and woodland areas, they adapt quite easily to urban environments, taking up residence in and around buildings. They become very accustomed to utilizing attics and chimneys for nesting sites. Twice per year: Female squirrels can mate only twice a year, but males can mate at any time.