Peanut the Squirrel, a beloved social media star, was seized and euthanized by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) after officials claimed the animal was kept illegally. Owner Mark Longo, who had cared for Peanut for seven years, sparked public outrage, with online followers expressing grief and anger. The DEC stated the seizure was part of legal wildlife regulations. Peanut’s death has fueled a heated online reaction, bringing attention to wildlife ownership laws.
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