After Peanut the squirrel's death, what to know about NY wildlife regulations
The controversy over Peanut, the pet squirrel and social media sensation seized by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and euthanized last week, has raised questions about who can and should handle wildlife in New York.
Social media star Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized after being seized from NY home
Two days after he was seized from his home in New York, Peanut the Squirrel has been euthanized. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Chemung County Department of Health announced through a statement on Friday afternoon that both a squirrel and raccoon were confiscated from a residence on Wednesday had been euthanized to test for rabies.
Instagram-famous squirrel named Peanut seized by New York state authorities
A New York man who turned a rescued squirrel into a social media star called Peanut is pleading with state authorities to return his beloved pet after they seized it during a raid.
WATCH — Why people are angry about Peanut the squirrel’s death
Peanut was an orphaned squirrel in New York state that became a social media star. (Image credit: peanut_the_squirrel12/Instagram) New York’s environmental conservation agency got complaints that Longo was keeping wildlife illegally.
New York's decision to seize, euthanize Peanut the Squirrel is a 'disgrace,' owner says
Peanut the squirrel’s caretaker fears it was decapitated, plans to sue authorities
The DEC claimed it was forced to perform rabies tests on P’Nut and Longo’s pet racoon named Fred — and those tests require a sample from the subject’s brain.
Fact Check: Fake headlines about 'Peanut the squirrel' shared online
Headlines attributed to Britain's Guardian newspaper and The Atlantic, a U.S. magazine, about the death of a pet squirrel ...
‘The prophecy has been fulfilled’: MAGA think squirrel at Harris’ concession speech is Peanut reborn
“Peanut really came back to do a victory lap prior to Kamala’s speech,” one X user quipped. “The spirit of Peanut came back for Kamala’s concession speech just to remind the Democrats not to ever mess ...
Is it legal to have a pet squirrel? Beloved Peanut the squirrel euthanized in New York
Wildlife rehabilitators can legally care for injured or sick squirrels, but the animals can't be pets in many states.
Fact Check: No evidence Trump issued Nov. 2 statement on Peanut the squirrel
There is no evidence that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump released a statement on Nov. 2 condemning the euthanizing of a squirrel named Peanut, as suggested in a post shared on social ...
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How Peanut the Squirrel became an unlikely right-wing celebrity
It’s the Monday before the 2024 presidential election and Republicans cannot stop talking about the state-sanctioned euthanizing of a squirrel named Peanut. Known colloquially to his 720,000 ...
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The Peanut the Squirrel confiscation and controversy, explained
We’ll see how this story continues to develop, but for now, we’re here to help you learn more about a squirrel that goes by the name of Peanut. Peanut the Squirrel is a much-followed social ...
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Peanut The Squirrel’s Owner Says He Was Treated Like A “Terrorist” During “Raid” To Seize Pet
Image credits: Peanut The Squirrel Peanut’s Law mandates a 72-hour waiting period before an animal from a sanctuary is euthanized and establishes an appeals system to ensure that animal refuge ...
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Peanut the Squirrel owner denies using pet’s death to promote OnlyFans
Mark Longo, the owner of Peanut the Squirrel, has responded to rumors he used the tragic death of the animal to promote his OnlyFans account. Longo – the Pine City, New York, native who turned an ...
Watch: Moments before Kamala's speech, squirrel steals spotlight on stage; netizens call it 'Peanut'
A squirrel's brief appearance at Kamala Harris' concession speech sparked online speculation, with some comparing it to Peanut, a famous Instagram squirrel recently euthanized by New York officials.