New York authorities seize Instagram-famous squirrel Peanut from owner during raid

New York state authorities seized a popular squirrel named Peanut from Mark Longo during a raid at his home. The seizure followed multiple complaints about the unsafe housing of wildlife and the illegal keeping of wild animals as pets. Longo, who has gained fame for Peanut on social media, is now pleading for the return of his pet. He expressed concern for Peanut's well-being, fearing the squirrel may have been euthanized. Longo acknowledges that owning a wild animal without a license is illegal in New York. He was in the process of obtaining certification for Peanut as an educational animal when the raid occurred.