Ours are Kunta Kinte black
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You will not see anything else on the Golf courses here.
Ours are Kunta Kinte black
Fox-squirrel-150x150.jpg
You will not see anything else on the Golf courses here.
donttread (01-16-2021)
BSLM. Cancel Michelin!
donttread (03-01-2021),stjames1_53 (02-28-2021)
Retirednsmilin308 (01-19-2021)
Black squirrels were brought to Kent State University in 1961 by Larry Wooddell, who was the grounds superinten-dent, and “Biff” Staples, a retired Davey Tree employee. They called the mission “Operation Black Squirrel”.
https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-ro...ctober2013.pdf
Ten black squirrels were trapped in Canada and released onto the Kent State University grounds in 1961. Now hundreds of the furry rodents inhabit the city of Kent and surrounding areas and have become the unofficial mascot of Kent State. “I think the first time it is rather jarring to see an entire campus with black furry things,” said Heather White, manager of campus environment and operations at Kent State. “But it is a point of pride.”
The black squirrel is a variety of the eastern gray squirrel. This variation was much more common before the 16th century since their color helped them camouflage in the dense forests of North America before trees were cleared for agriculture which made them easily seen. They were killed off and their gray counterparts thrived. Kent State became home to the squirrels after grounds superintendent Larry Woodell and his friend “Biff” Staples negotiated with Canadian wildlife authorities to capture ten squirrels and bring them to the University in order to preserve the species.
After over 50 years, the black squirrels have become famous. KSU celebrates the bushy-tailed creatures with the Black Squirrel Festival every year in September.
https://blacksquirrelsofkent.wordpress.com/
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Last edited by DGUtley; 01-16-2021 at 10:34 AM.
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carolina73 (02-28-2021),donttread (01-19-2021),jet57 (01-16-2021)
They're black as coal out here.
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donttread (02-18-2021)
Mt friend has not been seen in a week or so. His color probably got him killed because he satnds out like a becan in the white and brown back drop of a NNY winter. He will be missed.
After a two week or so hiatus my black friend is back. He was chowing down at the bird feeder yesterday. However I am afraid there are now racial tensions in the area. Early this AM there was a gray squirrel standing up like a sentry Prarie Dog on one of our lovely 7 foot snow banks. I think he may have been trying to keep other races out!
I discussed the situation with my wife who suggested a ASLM sign. Thoughts?
stjames1_53 (02-28-2021)
Everybody visits the salt lick, even the squirrels, but they do self segregate.
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Cutesy Time is OVER
carolina73 (02-28-2021),donttread (03-01-2021),Just AnotherPerson (07-15-2023),stjames1_53 (02-28-2021)