Really Cool Black Squirrel History & Facts

10 London, Ontario Canada – Black Squirrels were exported to Kent State University in 1961. Today they own the campus and the squirrels have been spotted in places such as: Warren, Cleveland, Barberton, Akron, and Canton. Ontario Black squirrels have been exported to the United States 4 times – in 1902, 1906 and twice in 1961. Black squirrels represent 1 out of 10,000 squirrels in North America. By North American standards this makes them rare. Being rare, some people will associate this with luck – the Victoria-Park.com creator has made the news because of this belief many times. Black Squirrels are found throughout Ontario. Most Americans have never seen a Black Squirrel. The Black Squirrels in Victoria Park London, Ontario Canada are the friendliest squirrels around and all have distinct personalities. Japanese tourists flock to Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto to photograph the Black Squirrels there. In Japan, squirrels are found only in the country and not in the cities. Japanese flock to Prince Edward Island to see the Anne of Green Gables estate. Many children, seniors, and baby boomers are fans of Black Squirrels. The Black Squirrels in Victoria Park London, Ontario Canada are live tourist attractions with no admission Squirrels are the natural gardeners of the animal world; they have helped populate trees across North America.

Many large companies, organizations, and events such as Geico, Honda, Sprint, the Toronto Zoo, and the Super Bowl (“The Running with the Squirrels” EDS.com commercial) have used squirrels in their advertising. The Black Squirrels that roam the grounds of the White House in Washington, D.C. are descendants of 18 Black Squirrels exported from Ontario in 1902 and 1906.