MCHENRY, Ill. An uninvited guest caused a commotion at an Illinois police department last Saturday. “In 2019 we’re upping our training game,” the McHenry Police Department posted to Facebook on Jan. 1. “This video is a test of our officer’s ability to handle disorderly subjects who come in to the police department.” Source: myfox8.com
Squirrel spins out of control while attempting to steal bird food (via WCVB)
The poor thing probably had a headache after this trip. Source: WCVB
TWRA asks for help in spotting an Eastern-Spotted Skunk in TennesSee (via WATE)
The TWRA is asking for help in spotting an uncommon species in TennesSee. Source: WATE
Raccoon causes power outage in Florida community (via WFTS)
Officials say a hungry raccoon caused a brief power for more than 3,000 customers in central Florida. Source: WFTS
Egg roll-eating squirrel captivates hungry Internet (via Fox News)
A video posted to social media Wednesday showed one lucky New York Seemingly squirrel munching on an egg roll. Source: Fox News
Raccoons infected with distemper spotted in Knoxville as raccoon population grows (via wbir.com)
The sick raccoons can act aggressive towards humans and pets Source: wbir.com
Some say they’re pests, but opossums can be helpful (via Bangor Daily News)
Whatever you decide — pest or guest — it looks like the opossum is here to stay. Source: Bangor Daily News
State Officials Say Rabid Bobcat Had Attacked Third Person Earlier in the Week (via Valley News)
White River Junction — A bobcat that attacked two women on Wednesday morning in Hartford before it was shot and killed in the parking lot of a state office building tested positive for rabies, state officials said on Thursday.They also said the bobcat… Source: Valley News
Rare albino raccoon spotted in backyard (via Coloradoan)
Weâve never Seen a raccoon like this before. Source: Coloradoan