In the 1981 clip from BBC's Wildlife on One, producer John Paling finds an abandoned male grey squirrel in Oxfordshire and decides to raise it with his kittens. Named Sammy Squitten, the squirrel exhibits endearing behavior alongside a penchant for trouble as it acclimates to domestic life. With David Attenborough's narration, the film presents an engaging exploration of how humans interact with wildlife and the implications of nurturing a wild creature in a home environment, questioning its potential for thriving in nature once again.
This delightful segment illustrates the unpredictable bond between humans and animals, capturing both the chaos and joy of nurturing a creature so far removed from domestication.
As Sammy Squitten integrates into the household, the film raises the question: can a creature so adapted to human care ever fully return to the wild?
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