Sometimes, we just need to see some cute baby pics of animals.
Right now is one of those times. The baby animals featured today are skunks and beavers. Why? Because why not.
They are heckin' adorable and we need to showcase their adorableness with you so you can feel the things we do... which is love.
So, without further ado, please take a breather and look at some of the animals that could make your heart go "aww."
Brampton continues to market itself as the Florida of Canada.
Police in Brampton, Ontario, received a complaint on Saturday evening of a "five-to-six foot" alligator on the loose. After a brief investigation, police determined it was just a large beaver.
Just for reference, the average North American beaver is around a meter long, including its tail. Your average American alligator, on the other hand, is about triple that size, which opened up the whole situation to even more questions including "How do you confuse a beaver for an alligator?", "What is happening in Brampton?" and "Is social isolation melting all our brains?".
The beaver may be the national animal of Canada but the furry dam-building rodent can be found across the North American continent and Eurasia as two distinct species, but the population has been on the decline for several decades now. International Beaver Day, celebrated every year on April 7th, aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the plight of the rodent.
We thought it is a great opportunity to learn some more about how exactly did Canada pick the beaver as its national symbol.
A beaver led a herd of curious cattle in Ituna, Saskatchewan, Canada. . Ranch owner Adrienne Ivey and her husband noticed something strange about their cattle – and discovered the herd was being led around the pasture by a beaver. Saying the livestock "were enchanted by the cute little guy and followed him everywhere!"
Top image from Wikpedia
Today's Squee Spree is between the Mink and the Beaver. Who will win? You decide!
