Four 6-week-old squirrels were discovered on train tracks in Berlin, Connecticut, last week. Their tails were braided in pairs, then the two knots were braided into one big tangle, Kensington Bird and Animal Hospital said.
Their tails incurred a few broken bones, which can heal, but lost blood flow often means amputation. One of the squirrels has already had its tail amputated, Anthony Dibella, a veterinary technician at the hospital, told CNN. The baby squirrels' tails were knotted together, breaking bones in their tails and cutting off blood flow. One has already had its tail amputated. It's not uncommon for baby squirrels to naturally get their tails stuck together.
Read More"There was no sticking factor, which is why we think this was done purposely," he said. Losing a tail is a big deal for baby squirrelsDespite their injuries, the squirrels are eating on their own now. Like any wild animal, they're feisty but frightened to be around people, he said."Squirrels revert back to the wild easily," he said."The big factor is how well they can function without the tail.
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