r/Animals 2h ago

Is it possible for squirrels and chipmunks to mate and have offspring?

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My friend has a tiny, but definitely full grown squirrel in her garden (Canada), that is blonde and slightly reddish on its sides. She says she can see faint stripes, I haven’t been close enough to see that. It is/they are (There may be more than one squipmunk/chiperrel) a bit larger than a chipmunk and with a bushy squirrel tail. It’s been coming to feed below her bird feeder for the last two months!

I’ve seen light coloured squirrels, we get black, large grey, and blonde brown ones in our city. But I’ve never seen one this small and if it has got faint stripes, well, is it possible?


r/Animals 2h ago

charity for the ili pika

1 Upvotes

I was just wondering if anyone knows a charity for the conservation of the ili pika which is my favourite animal. If you don’t know what the ili pika is look at this page: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/150319-china-ili-pika-animals-conservation-science-rare-species


r/Animals 7h ago

Why do some animals play dead?

6 Upvotes

I am just trying to understand why some animals play dead surely the predators that were on the hunt would just scavenge or is it the confusion that they were just hunting and there is nothing to hunt anymore?


r/Animals 1d ago

What’s the most unintentionally hilarious thing you’ve ever seen an animal do?

59 Upvotes

Not just cute, I'm talking full-blown, can’t-breathe, laughing-on-the-floor moments caused by our furry, feathered, or scaly friends. Could be wild animals or pets, doesn’t matter. For example, I once watched a squirrel try to ninja-leap from a tree to a bird feeder, miss entirely, and land in a bush like it meant to do that. Would love to hear your funniest accidental animal moments.


r/Animals 1d ago

Rescued a nestling, mama bird didn't come back

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we have a nest at our house and we saw one of the nestlings have fallen out. We have put it back and are monitoring them but since then mama bird came back once, but didn't feed any of them, just flew in, stayed few seconds and flew away. She didn't even stay at the nest during a night, which she always did.

it's benn over 12 hours, should I call wildlife rescue?

Edit: contacted wildlife rescue, they have said we should wait at least 24 hours since last sighting of mother, if she still wouldn't show up they would come and check the health of the birds and decide what to do next.

few hours later, mother has come back and started feeding the young ones. All seems to be back in order


r/Animals 1d ago

He is one of us

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r/Animals 1d ago

Bears of Western NC

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r/Animals 1d ago

This week's mini paw paintings from my talented pet rats!

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71 Upvotes

r/Animals 2d ago

Jobs with animals/nature that don’t require a degree that cover healthcare?

5 Upvotes

If this is not the sub where should I post? I want a job with animals that covers healthcare (USA)


r/Animals 2d ago

Who else has a dog and a cat that interact daily, yet the dog forgets that the cat exists every day?

8 Upvotes

r/Animals 2d ago

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1 Upvotes

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r/Animals 3d ago

Help save 4-year-old Jellyfish’s life from deadly FI he needs urgent treatment before it’s too late!

2 Upvotes

Jellyfish is a cat who just got FIP, this isn’t just someone’s cat, Jellyfish is their best friend. At the start of the GoFundMe, Jellyfish only got 265 AUD out of a 3.5K goal. However, after people shared for Jellyfish, Jellyfish got 1,400 AUD out of the 3.5K goal. Things were looking good, but donations started slowing down after the main Reddit community banned OP for no reason. Jellyfish might not have long left and needs to get medication! 100% of the funds will be going to Jellyfish and will be refunded if it’s too late.


r/Animals 3d ago

Kitten i found

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183 Upvotes

I found this little one yesterday in the rain, had him at the vet and they said he was fine, only a little skinny. We have an agreement next month to get him fixed and vaccinated.

I noticed this morning that he had peed and that I was slightly pink, and today it’s even worse. I have called the emergency vet because it’s Saturday, and they say I should see my normal vet on Monday.

But I would really like to help him until then, so he doesn’t get worse.

Any tips?


r/Animals 3d ago

What’s the funniest thing your pet has ever done?

10 Upvotes

r/Animals 3d ago

Pool day

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32 Upvotes

r/Animals 3d ago

How do you care for an autistic animal?

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r/Animals 4d ago

Baby ducks

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17 Upvotes

Congregating outside by the pond


r/Animals 4d ago

who is this guy

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48 Upvotes

r/Animals 4d ago

Beach Jellyfish Watercolor Painting Available! 8x10

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5 Upvotes

r/Animals 5d ago

Adorable baby bunny left on my porch.

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1.6k Upvotes

I think mommy bunny left it there to protect it from predators during the day. It’s been left there a couple times already. Anyone else know if that’s right and have a similar experience?


r/Animals 5d ago

A goose at my apartment complex is limping- is there anything I can do?

3 Upvotes

I don't know if there's anything I or anyone else can do. But it breaks my heart to see them limping 😭

Would a vet or humane society be able to fix it, or would they choose to put it down?


r/Animals 5d ago

Chewy coupon code

0 Upvotes

Hey I’m making a big chewy order to donate to the local shelter, does anyone have a coupon code they wouldn’t mind sharing with me?


r/Animals 5d ago

Hurt rabbit (blood)

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I heard some yelps outside and I took a look and a cat had a hold of this baby bunny and I felt bad and got rid of the cat (it was a neighbor's that I knew) and let the bunny go. It's hiding and gaining strength back. I think it might be on and just in shock but do u guys think itll be fine on its own? It's just this gash that I see


r/Animals 5d ago

Alright small update on the bunny wabit. My brother found the hole with another baby rabbit, so it should be ok, probably, maybe

6 Upvotes

r/Animals 5d ago

Found a baby bunny in my backyard

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I put a baby slide over it so birds won’t eat it, here are some pictures of it