Squirrel battles snake, winner surprises netizens

The image shows a rock squirrel grabbing a snake by its head, during a fight, emerging as the unlikely winner in this battle.

Updated on: May 24, 2019, 17:00:43 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Ever imagined who will win a fight between a snake and a squirrel? An image shared on Facebook by National Park Service may provide an answer to that question. The image shows a rock squirrel grabbing a snake by its head, during a fight, emerging as the unlikely winner in this battle.

Rock squirrels mostly eat plant material, fruits and nuts. (Facebook/@nationalparkservice)

Rock squirrels mostly eat plant material, fruits and nuts, reads the Facebook post. However, it warns people not to get fooled by their “humble appearance”. These squirrels are masters at eating bird eggs, lizards, and even snakes. So, when this squirrel got engaged in a battle with a snake, the little animal not only killed the reptile but ate it.

The image was originally clicked in 2009, but it caught the attention of netizens attention only after being shared recently, reports Huffington Post. Facebook users were quick to react to this image. Here are some of the comments:

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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