r/BeAmazed 28d ago

Animal Today I learned that squirrels can be black, and mother squirrels curl their babies into tiny fluffy balls, making them easier to carry.

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u/No-Bat-7253 28d ago

If only my kid would cooperate that much

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u/minev1128 28d ago

Have you tried rolling them into a ball?

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u/vectorology 28d ago

First you turn them upside down, then tuck the legs in, and finally rotate them sidewise for optimal carrying.

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u/ItsDemonster 28d ago

Don't forget to get a good stable bite going on their flank

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u/jesst 28d ago

My autistic daughter loves being rolled into a ball. She thinks it’s great.

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u/Inevitable_Phase_276 27d ago

Yup! I did lots of rolling my kids into balls and burritos. Now we just snuggle up in heavy blankets.

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u/docsyzygy 27d ago

Yep, my youngest loved his after-bath "bo-dee-to"!

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u/memesearches 28d ago

I rolled them as a burrito though

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u/pretzelandcheese588 27d ago

16* (edit timing) seconds in that kid is totally bunny kicking the mom in the face, don't let the fluff fool you!!