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Eight bright pictures of squirrels

27 October 2026 · Picture Desk

Here are eight bright pictures of squirrels. Busy little paws, and a face that seems glad to be out. The pictures are from public collections, not a news report.

Eastern Grey Squirrel in St James's Park, London Nov 2006 edit. Busy paws, and a face that seems glad of the day. — Wikimedia Commons
Eastern Grey Squirrel in St James's Park, London Nov 2006 edit. Busy paws, and a face that seems glad of the day. — Wikimedia Commons
Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) 02. They look as if the branch was exactly the right idea. — Wikimedia Commons
Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) 02. They look as if the branch was exactly the right idea. — Wikimedia Commons
Indian giant squirrel in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary March 2025 by Tisha Mukherjee 01. A bright pause between one jump and the next. — Wikimedia Commons
Indian giant squirrel in Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary March 2025 by Tisha Mukherjee 01. A bright pause between one jump and the next. — Wikimedia Commons
Indian palm squirrel in Mukundapur February 2024 by Tisha Mukherjee 02. They seem pleased with a very small plan. — Wikimedia Commons
Indian palm squirrel in Mukundapur February 2024 by Tisha Mukherjee 02. They seem pleased with a very small plan. — Wikimedia Commons
Indian palm squirrel in Mukundapur February 2024 by Tisha Mukherjee 03. A little animal, fully occupied with being alive. — Wikimedia Commons
Indian palm squirrel in Mukundapur February 2024 by Tisha Mukherjee 03. A little animal, fully occupied with being alive. — Wikimedia Commons
Indian palm squirrel in Mukundapur February 2024 by Tisha Mukherjee 04. They make a tree look friendlier. — Wikimedia Commons
Indian palm squirrel in Mukundapur February 2024 by Tisha Mukherjee 04. They make a tree look friendlier. — Wikimedia Commons
Red squirrel (21808). A quick face, and a kinder afternoon. — Wikimedia Commons
Red squirrel (21808). A quick face, and a kinder afternoon. — Wikimedia Commons
Richardson's red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus richardsoni) Moraine Lake. They look as if the sun found them on purpose. — Wikimedia Commons
Richardson's red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus richardsoni) Moraine Lake. They look as if the sun found them on purpose. — Wikimedia Commons

That is the whole list. A bit of brightness, and then the day again.

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