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&sq=Albert Einstein&lang=en&file=File:Peanut_the_squirrel.png) Peanut in 2020 | |
| Other name(s) | P'Nut |
|---|---|
| Species | Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 2017 |
| Died | c. October 30, 2024 (aged 6–7) Pine City, New York, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Euthanized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation |
| Years active | 2017–2024 |
| Owner | Mark Longo |
| Residence | Pine City, New York, U.S. |
Peanut (c. 2017 – c. October 30, 2024), also known as P'Nut, was a male eastern gray squirrel. Found and rescued by Mark Longo in 2017, he was the subject of a popular Instagram account. On October 30, 2024, he was seized from his owners' home by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and euthanized soon after. Peanut's death triggered outcry on social media, condemnation from various lawmakers, and the introduction of a bill aimed at preventing similar incidents in the future.