|
Image of the Day Images that will blow your mind - every day. [Blog] [RSS] [XML] |
|
Thread Tools | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
08-26-2008, 01:30 PM | #1 |
I'm here once in a while
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 458
|
August 26(B), 2008 : Princeton Black squirrel
While in Princeton doing some work, this little guy came over to check me out. I was doing to the same to him, but I had a camera....
Are these more common than I think? I heard they may also be found roaming one or both of the Carolina's.
__________________
flickr® |
08-26-2008, 01:41 PM | #2 |
Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 21,206
|
I've seen black squirrels in the Lake Erie area.
We have some white ones around here. I wish I could find a picture my ex took of a squirrel he found at work one day. It was bi-colored...whitish with a pattern of reddish brown, like a dog. It was dead as hell, but I have not before or since seen a squirrel like that one. edit: after I posted this I googled squirrel colors and the first hit was this from the Cellar: http://cellar.org/showthread.php?t=12506
__________________
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby Last edited by Shawnee123; 08-26-2008 at 01:47 PM. Reason: heehee |
08-26-2008, 01:48 PM | #3 |
Radical Centrist
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Cottage of Prussia
Posts: 31,423
|
I'm not racist.
|
08-26-2008, 02:08 PM | #4 |
Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 21,206
|
But do you believe black squirrels should get reparations?
__________________
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby |
08-26-2008, 02:09 PM | #5 |
putting the "g" in flight
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 145
|
Blackened squirrel? I have always liked Cajun food.
|
08-26-2008, 02:10 PM | #6 |
twatfaced two legged bumhole
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 3,143
|
I have occasionally seen black ones in Iowa City, though Grey seem to be much more popular around campus. The first time I saw one, I wasn't sure what it was. We also have Fox squirrels. There are a couple huge Fox squirrels that live in the neighbor's trees behind us that we often watch from our kitchen tearing around our backyards chasing each other. I love them, endless free entertainment.
__________________
Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within. |
08-26-2008, 02:27 PM | #7 | |
I know, right?
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,539
|
There are pockets of black squirrels here and there.
Glendale, a suburb of Cincinnati, has black squirrels. Here is an article I found from the local paper: Quote:
|
|
08-26-2008, 03:00 PM | #8 |
Only looks like a disaster tourist
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: above 7,000 feet
Posts: 7,208
|
We have Abert squirrels in Colorado. They're big and black and have bunny ears.
|
08-26-2008, 03:01 PM | #9 |
UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 20,012
|
Yes, it's rare now, but as industrialism spreads the lighter-colored squirrels will stand out more in the trees, and the black squirrel population will flourish.
|
08-26-2008, 03:03 PM | #10 |
changed his status to single
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Right behind you. No, the other side.
Posts: 10,308
|
so what you're saying is, these black squirrels were bused in?
__________________
Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin |
08-26-2008, 03:13 PM | #11 |
perfesionul spel cheker
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 70
|
I'm all for Black squirrels in Higher education. I just want to be sure that a under achiving squirrel did not take the seat of deserving Light Brown squirrel simply based on the color of his or her skin,...er fur.
|
08-26-2008, 04:21 PM | #12 |
lives inside a Mobius strip
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,120
|
Mostly scrawny grey squirrels here (Texas) but I have seen black squirrels. I was living in Canada and saw sinister black shadows loping through the trees. Even after I recognized their squirrel shapes it took me a bit to realize it was the actual squirrel, and not the evil vengeful ghosts from a million road kills. The only white squirrels I have seen were stuffed ones.
__________________
I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny |
08-26-2008, 05:02 PM | #13 |
Slattern of the Swail
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 15,654
|
HA! Good one, WillieO!
I've seen white and grey squirrels but never a black or brown one. Surprisingly, for a cluttered suburb, we have a lot of coyotes, foxes, falcons and hawks.
__________________
In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum |
08-26-2008, 05:02 PM | #14 |
Slattern of the Swail
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 15,654
|
PS. That looks like some sort of Devil Squirrel to me. Look at it's eyes!
__________________
In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum |
08-26-2008, 09:38 PM | #15 |
Doctor Wtf
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Badelaide, Baustralia
Posts: 12,861
|
Yes, but they had to sit at the back.
__________________
Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl. |
Tags |
animal, squirrel |
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|