8 Sleepy Squirrels Trying To Get Comfortable In Weird Places
Many determined animals will make a point to get comfortable in places where they maybe shouldn't -- like that bear who tried to redefine the "power nap." But squirrels, it seems, have a special penchant for finding weird places to lounge and then doing exactly that. Here are a few examples:
This rescued baby squirrel was able to rest on a camera ...
(Paul Williams)
... and inside a mug ...
(Paul Williams)
... and atop a boom mic.
(Paul Williams)
The baby fox squirrels slept for days in a rain gutter.
(Flickr/David Ogden)
This squirrel opted for a different take on an otherwise normal way to sleep.
(Flickr: Nomadic Lass)
It's possible this squirrel got tired in the middle of scavenging from a bird feeder ... or he just decided it would be a nice place to rest.
(Flickr: iowapipe)
Windowsills can provide ample sunlight and a sturdy ledge for naptime.
(Flickr: Jarito)
And, of course, there's always the trusty deck.
(Flickr: David Ashleydale)