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Humans aren't the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic.

Humans aren’t the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic. Some squirrels are letting themselves go, too.

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DAMARISCOTTA, Maine — Humans aren't the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic. Some squirrels are letting themselves go, too. Many squirrels are eating well this fall in New England...

‘Fatty McFatterson’ lumbering and waddling his way through the pandemic

Many squirrels are eating well this fall in New England. But one portly squirrel is so big it earned the nickname, "Fatty McFatterson."

DAMARISCOTTA, Maine -- Humans aren't the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic. Some squirrels are letting themselves go, too.

‘Fatty McFatterson’ lumbering and waddling his way through the pandemic

Humans aren’t the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic

Humans arent the only species packing on extra pounds during the pandemic. Some squirrels are letting themselves go, too.