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Meanwhile on TikTok: Folks Going Nuts Over Video of Squirrel Holding Hands With Woman, Take That Bird Ladies

You never know what’s going to resonate with folks on social media, but the popularity of this TikTok video is downright nuts. That’s because its star is none of than a squirrel…who is oddly affectionate with his female caretaker.

Cindy Jenkins of Eustis, Florida, apparently has a special relationship with the common rodent otherwise known as Turkey. In the video, he’s seen staked out by a car. She sweet-talks him as she approaches.

“Are you just waiting for me, Mr. Turkey Butt?” she asks, stroking his fur. He sits still, which is highly unusual for a squirrel. His kind normally flees maniacally at the first sign of a perceived threat.

But not Turkey. At one point, he even reaches his little paw out and the odd couple hold hands. The video racked up 3 million views in a matter of days.

“They’ve all stayed close by, have nests and babies,” Jenkins has said of the ongoing relationship with the animal. “Turkey is sweet and mellow, and although he’s a wild squirrel now he still loves his momma.”

We can’t say we’ll be domesticating squirrels anytime soon (they’re basically rats, ya know) but it sure is nice to see a little interspecies love on the internet.

Cover Photo: TikTok

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