Secret Squirrel

They say that secret squirrels can get into anything because nobody believes they exist, and anyone who sees one forgets about them the moment they no longer see the squirrel. They can get into anything, and nobody's the wiser.
But that's just a myth. Right...?

Secret squirrels are mythical creatures, said to exist only when an individual can see them before reverting back to their mythical status as soon as the individual looks away.
Due to this trait of tripping short term memories the stories involving secret squirrels are varied and imaginative. In some tales the squirrels are used as spies during wars. Others regale their audience of tales of comedy and disaster based upon the actions of a single squirrel nobody could remember seeing. A particular favorite involves a secret squirrel slowly driving an unpopular politician to insanity as a result of its antics, with the politician in question varying depending upon the political climate as interpreted by the story's audience.
None of these stories are true, of course, due to the mythical nature of the squirrel, though. Right...?

Basic Information

Anatomy

Myths detailing secret squirrels describe them as possessing the typical squirrel anatomy, especially the bushy tail found on both squirrel species. Their coloration varies by retelling but typically takes on the appearance of the local squirrel breeds, just with the addition of prominent black stripes along the tail and a dark facial fur mask.

Additional Information

Average Intelligence

Secret squirrels are always portrayed as highly intelligent problem solvers. In the stories they may or may not be aware of the full repercussions of their actions, but they are always skilled at determining how to solve or bypass any barriers between them and their intended goal.

Squirrel Silhouette Animal by Colleen O'Dell

Genetic Ancestor(s)

• Squirrel

Scientific Name

Sciurus secretus

Conservation Status

Mythical