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Wildlife Reports => Toronto Wildlife => Topic started by: Charline on May 14, 2025, 02:09:08 PM

Title: Follow-up: Is Cinnamon the Squirrel Changing Colors?
Post by: Charline on May 14, 2025, 02:09:08 PM

If you have watched my earlier YouTube video, you'd know "Cinnamon" has a rare reddish-brown coat.


https://youtu.be/7ngChI_UtXo (https://youtu.be/7ngChI_UtXo)



It is molting now. The undercoat is partially exposed. Is the cinnamon color seasonal? I am not going to spoil it, please go and take a look.


https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QD6Q6mVQ0YA (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QD6Q6mVQ0YA)

Title: Re: Follow-up: Is Cinnamon the Squirrel Changing Colors?
Post by: Shortsighted on May 14, 2025, 02:30:15 PM

Melanoma?  Nevus?  Played with an ink/toner cartridge?  Prince(ss) of Darkness?  Getting prepared for a covert night mission? 

Title: Re: Follow-up: Is Cinnamon the Squirrel Changing Colors?
Post by: Charline on May 14, 2025, 03:28:09 PM

You must be a psychic. I was trapped in a deep ravine last Saturday night and had to be rescued by firefighters and a police team with a drone. Surreal. I will tell the story in another video.


By the way, the undercoat of squirrel "Blondie" is a lighter color. I just saw her but didn't film her.

Title: Re: Follow-up: Is Cinnamon the Squirrel Changing Colors?
Post by: Shortsighted on May 14, 2025, 04:27:18 PM

I remember hearing sirens, lots of them.  There was also a chopper, or a drone.  I figured someone went over the bluffs without a permit.  I never expected it to be you.  I hope that you are uninjured.  You are one crazy exciting chick.  Did you make friends with the rescue team?  Wait till you get the bill. I get it though.  Anything for the photo, right?  The cops must have asked you  "what were you thinking, lady?" Of course, you could tell them about the multi-coloured psychedelic squirrels and that you were only taking their advise.  Actually, no.  I would stay mute on that if I were you.