Euthanized Social Media Squirrel P'Nut Tests Negative for Rabies, Owner Plans Lawsuit
TL;DR
A squirrel named P’Nut, which was euthanized over concerns it might have rabies, tested negative for the disease. This raises questions about the necessity of its death and highlights the challenges in managing wildlife health risks.
- Did P’Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies. The New York Times
- Peanut the Squirrel tests negative for rabies after euthanasia New York Daily News
- P’Nut the squirrel’s former owner says he’s filing ‘very big’ lawsuit NewsNation Now
- Social media star squirrel euthanized after being taken from home tests negative for rabies The Associated Press
- Peanut the Instagram-famous squirrel did not have rabies, state officials say NBC News
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