I believe I can fly…. Aww, nuts!!! Flying squirrels are found in many national parks. But this is a rock squirrel. Although the rock squirrel belongs to the ground squirrel family, it can be seen reaching for the sky by climbing boulders, rocks, and trees. Although they may look cute and come right up to you, please remember that squirrels are wild animals—don't feed them, and keep your distance—because they can bite, usually from the front, or “bitey end.” Image: A rock squirrel attempting to sploot but ending up with a splat at carlsbadcavernsnps, NM. NPS/Anthony Mazzucco #SquirrelAppreciationDay #squirrels #squirrely #sploot #nationalparks #carlsbadcaverns