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Re: Squirrel Hoarding

Garpal Gumnut said:
I'd still like some clarification on whether we are talking about Red Squirrels or Grey Squirrels.

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ATM we are off-topic!

Discussing O'Possums in ceiling space,
when we prefer them to be in the O'Possum Pie!!
 
Re: Squirrel Hoarding

burglar said:
ATM we are off-topic!

Discussing O'Possums in ceiling space,
when we prefer them to be in the O'Possum Pie!!
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Sorry, Red and Grey Squirrels are so different.

Now that I'm on track and that we are talikg about Possums.

Are we discussing


Family Burramyidae: pygmy possums
Genus Burramys
Mountain Pygmy Possum, Burramys parvus
Genus Cercartetus
Long-tailed Pygmy Possum, Cercartetus caudatus
Southwestern Pygmy Possum, Cercartetus concinnus
Tasmanian Pygmy Possum, Cercartetus lepidus
Eastern Pygmy Possum, Cercartetus nanus
Family Phalangeridae: brushtail possums and cuscuses
Subfamily Ailuropinae
Genus Ailurops
Talaud Bear Cuscus, Ailurops melanotis
Sulawesi Bear Cuscus, Ailurops ursinus
Genus Strigocuscus
Sulawesi Dwarf Cuscus, Strigocuscus celebensis
Banggai Cuscus, Strigocuscus pelegensis
Subfamily Phalangerinae
Tribe Phalangerini
Genus Phalanger
Gebe Cuscus, Phalanger alexandrae
Mountain Cuscus, Phalanger carmelitae
Ground Cuscus, Phalanger gymnotis
Eastern Common Cuscus, Phalanger intercastellanus
Woodlark Cuscus, Phalanger lullulae
Blue-eyed Cuscus, Phalanger matabiru
Telefomin Cuscus, Phalanger matanim
Southern Common Cuscus, Phalanger mimicus
Northern Common Cuscus, Phalanger orientalis
Ornate Cuscus, Phalanger ornatus
Rothschild's Cuscus, Phalanger rothschildi
Silky Cuscus, Phalanger sericeus
Stein's Cuscus, Phalanger vestitus
Genus Spilocuscus
Admiralty Island Cuscus, Spilocuscus kraemeri
Common Spotted Cuscus, Spilocuscus maculatus
Waigeou Cuscus, Spilocuscus papuensis
Black-spotted Cuscus, Spilocuscus rufoniger
Blue-eyed Spotted Cuscus, Spilocuscus wilsoni
Tribe Trichosurini
Genus Trichosurus
Northern Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus arnhemensis
Short-eared Possum, Trichosurus caninus
Mountain Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus cunninghami
Coppery Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus johnstonii
Common Brushtail Possum, Trichosurus vulpecula
Genus Wyulda
Scaly-tailed Possum, Wyulda squamicaudata
Superfamily Petauroidea
Family Pseudocheiridae
Subfamily Hemibelideinae
Genus Hemibelideus
Lemur-like Ringtail Possum, Hemibelideus lemuroides
Genus Petauroides
Greater Glider, Petauroides volans
Subfamily Pseudocheirinae
Genus Petropseudes
Rock-haunting Ringtail Possum, Petropseudes dahli
Genus Pseudocheirus
Common Ringtail Possum, Pseudocheirus peregrinus
Genus Pseudochirulus
Lowland Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus canescens
Weyland Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus caroli
Cinereus Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus cinereus
Painted Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus forbesi
Herbert River Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus herbertensis
Masked Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus larvatus
Pygmy Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus mayeri
Vogelkop Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirulus schlegeli
Subfamily Pseudochiropinae
Genus Pseudochirops
D'Albertis' Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops albertisii
Green Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops archeri
Plush-coated Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops corinnae
Reclusive Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops coronatus
Coppery Ringtail Possum, Pseudochirops cupreus
Family Petauridae
Genus Dactylopsila
Great-tailed Triok, Dactylopsila megalura
Long-fingered Triok, Dactylopsila palpator
Tate's Triok, Dactylopsila tatei
Striped Possum, Dactylopsila trivirgata
Genus Gymnobelideus
Leadbeater's Possum, Gymnobelideus leadbeateri
Genus Petaurus
Northern Glider, Petaurus abidi
Yellow-bellied Glider, Petaurus australis
Biak Glider, Petaurus biacensis
Sugar Glider, Petaurus breviceps
Mahogany Glider, Petaurus gracilis
Squirrel Glider, Petaurus norfolcensis
Family Tarsipedidae
Genus Tarsipes
Honey Possum or Noolbenger, Tarsipes rostratus
Family Acrobatidae
Genus Acrobates
Feathertail Glider, Acrobates pygmaeus
Genus Distoechurus
Feather-tailed Possum,


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Re: Red Squirrel, Grey Squirrel

Perhaps we should have one big squirrel thread for the discussion of all squirrel related topics?
 
Re: Red Squirrel, Grey Squirrel

Joe Blow said:
Perhaps we should have one big squirrel thread for the discussion of all squirrel related topics?
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Useless, informative and entertaining all at once! I've been fascinated by squirrels for 42 years.

Perhaps we should, Joe!

Methinks someone will pick up on the hoarding theme as something "finance related".
 
Re: Squirrel Hoarding

burglar said:
ATM we are off-topic!

Discussing O'Possums in ceiling space,
when we prefer them to be in the O'Possum Pie!!
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There are no o'possums in ceiling space nor in pies in Australia. We have plenty of possums though.

A possum (plural form: possums) is any of about 70 small to medium-sized arboreal marsupial species native to Australia, New Guinea, and Sulawesi (and introduced to New Zealand and China). Wikipedia

For the Western Hemisphere marsupial, see opossum.
 
Re: Red Squirrel, Grey Squirrel

burglar said:
Britain has two types of squirrel, but only one of them – the red squirrel – is actually native to the country.





http://www.woodlands.co.uk/blog/flora-and-fauna/red-squirrel-grey-squirrel/
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I myself do not like the grey squirrel and they are now on decline due to the resurgence of the pine marten.

Long live the Reds.

On my way back from the nunnery in Germany I was invited by HM Elizabeth 11 to Balmoral to investigate the preponderance of Greys over Reds, the latter being indigenous and the former introduced.

Her Majesty requested an urgent solution.

My second last words to her were "pine martens"

My last was "Marm"

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Re: Squirrel Hoarding


Hi Calliope,

You are quite right, remiss of me to let it go unremarked.
 
It's great to see that they come in such a variety of colours.

But aren't they all the same flavour (i.e. squirrel flavoured)?

And who cares what colour they are if they all taste the same once skinned, cooked and served?

BY the way are any of the colours more domesticable than others?

I'd really like to learn how to teach my possums to play classical music (instead of heavy metal) so that I can get a decent night's sleep.
 
Here's some I prepared earlier..... (photos by me)
 

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Re: Squirrel Hoarding

burglar said:
You need to talk to "Animal Welfare" regarding the borrowing of an humane trap.
You shouldn't be discharging a musket in your ceiling space,
as it may raise dust and bird mite!
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Actually, I'm not interested in catching any humanes (whatever the heck they may be when they're at home and not in my attic). Nor was I planning to use the musket. Home made nitroglycerine is much more effective as one doesn't require accuracy of aim. Only trouble is, it's unlikely to leave any meat on their bones and I'll probably need to replace the roof afterwards - but at least I'll get a decent night's sleep.
 
Both photos were taken in the US during September - October this year. I wasn't there on a mission to find squirrels, but I found some nonetheless.

First one is in Yosemite National Park (California). The second one is in a very urban environment, being Washington DC a short walk from the city center and the various Washington landmarks. They were re-doing the landscaping which is visible in the background.

If I'd known someone liked squirrels then I'd have taken more photos of them. Lots of them around and in some places (particularly Washington DC) they're almost tame.

Here's another one at Yosemite. They're somewhat difficult to photograph since they move quickly.
 

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Surprise, surprise, all is quiet in the Southern Attic.

It would seem that the "headbanger" possums have been reading this thread and realised the peril that awaits them should their nocturnal operatic performances persist.
There's not been so much as a squeak out of them, so it looks like I'll get to keep my nitroglycerine for a more worthy cause, perhaps a fishing trip!

So for the first time in months I'll be able to get a generous night's rest.

Good night all!
 
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