Peanut, New York

Peanut The Squirrel's Killing Under Internal Investigation By New York State
The seizure and euthanasia of a pet squirrel and raccoon in New York have sparked a massive backlash against the state's conservation agency.
New York's decision to seize, euthanize Peanut the Squirrel is a 'disgrace,' owner says
Mark Longo, who called Peanut the Squirrel his pet for this past seven years, described the New York's decision to seize and euthanize the wild animal turned social media star a "disgrace." "What happened today and what transpired throughout this week has been nothing short of a tragedy and a disgrace to the New York state,
Instagram-famous squirrel euthanized after it was taken from owner's New York state home
Peanut, who has amassed more than half a million Instagram followers, was euthanized by officials to be tested for rabies.
Peanut the squirrel, Instagram star, euthanized by New York state authorities
Peanut the squirrel, a pet that became a social media star, has been euthanized after New York state authorities seized it during a raid.
Man Who Took in Orphaned Peanut the Squirrel Says It’s ‘Surreal’ New York Officials Euthanized His Pet in Cold Blood
Honestly, this still kind of feels surreal, that the state that I live in actually targeted me and took two of the most beloved animals on this
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York executes pet squirrel
Your New York taxpayer money goes to hunting down and executing pet squirrels, just as government was meant to do.
Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water
The quality of New York’s drinking water—and the complex system that delivers it to each New Yorker’s tap—has long been a ...
New York Proposes ‘Peanut’s Law’ to Prevent Future Tragedies After P’Nut the Squirrel’s Death
By now, you have probably heard the tragic news of P’Nut and Fred, the Instagram-famous squirrel and raccoon combo rescued by Mark Longo. The New York ...
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6 Most Dangerous Wild Animals In New York
Here's a look at the six most dangerous wild animals in New York, and what to do if you happen to cross paths with one.
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New York DEC offices report multiple bomb threats following death of beloved squirrel
Longo is aware that it's against New York state law to own a wild animal without a license. He said he was in the ...
Giraffe intercourse, toxic whales and more: A new book digs deep into animal kingdom ephemera
Some consider the resulting meat — known as Hákarl by Greenlanders — a delicacy. “Apparently it tastes like a very ripe ...
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Finger Lakes counties see peak in animal collisions during fall months
Autumn brings a rise in vehicle collisions with deer and other animals across New York, and several counties in the Finger Lakes region are among the hardest hit. Data from AAA shows that October ...
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NY Assemblyman introduces ‘Peanut’s Law’ to safeguard sanctuary animals from undue harm
A New York Assemblyman from Long Island has proposed an amendment to a New York State Environmental Conservation Law aimed at ...