Rumors suggest that Mark Longo and his wife's OnlyFans content is what sparked the police raid that ended in Peanut the Squirrel's death.

Internet-famous Peanut the squirrel was euthanized after NY wildlife officials seized him from his owner’s home, sparking widespread outrage and forcing state offices to close amid bomb threats. Learn what led to the viral pet’s controversial death.

Peanut's owner Mark Longo told NewsNation host Chris Cuomo that he is "appalled" that New York uses resources to kill a raccoon and squirrel.

Mark and Daniela Longo are devastated after their viral pets, Peanut the Squirrel and raccoon Fred, were seized and euthanized by New York's DEC amid controversy.

A man who took in an orphaned squirrel and made it a social media star vowed Saturday that New York state’s decision to seize and euthanize the animal “won’t go unheard.”

A woman has spoken out on TikTok after being blamed for reporting Mark Longo’s pet squirrel, Peanut, to the authorities.

Facebook post said, featuring a statement attributed to former President Donald Trump on what looks like a campaign press release. "New York authorities, under their terrible Governor, put more effort into finding an eliminating a squirrel,

Two animals, Peanut the squirrel and Fred the raccoon, were euthanized after being confiscated from a New York home by officials last week.

Image via Instagram The death of Peanut the Squirrel occurred at an odd time in America — right before the presidential election. As a result, several conservative figures have latched onto the animal's euthanization as proof of government oversight.