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A squirrel sploots in the shade on a thick tree branch with its eyes partially closed. In the foregr

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A fox squirrel peeks around a tree trunk in front of Louise Pound Hall. June 10, 2026.

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A fox squirrel sploots on the shaded dirt underneath a tree to cool off on a hot June afternoon. Jun

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A fox squirrel cautiously stretches out for an unsalted pecan. June 10, 2026.

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A fox squirrel snacks in dappled sunlight underneath a tree near Louise Pound Hall. June 10, 2026.

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An American Robin grabs a snack on East Campus. June 8, 2026.

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A rabbit surrounded by clover sits on the grass outside of Hamilton Hall on City Campus. June 8, 202

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A squirrel sniffs a pecan placed on a rock with a glittery “N” on it outside of Love Library on

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A squirrel looks down on people from a tree. June 8, 2026.

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A squirrel pauses to look back at the camera as it climbs a tree. June 6, 2026.

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A fox squirrel stares into the camera next to a tree while foraging for snacks. June 6, 2026.

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Three campus squirrels go about their lives in the plaza in front of the Nebraska Union. June 6, 202

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Julia Dominguez (left) and Carolina Garcia are both clinical psychology graduate students at the Uni

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Brandon Jurgens (left), a senior sports media and communication major, speaks to a mentor as Knox, a

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Three-time UNL graduate Nathan He, Communications Director at Civic Nebraska, snaps a selfie with a

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A brown squirrel relaxes in the shade outside of the Adele Learning Commons. May 27, 2026.

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A brown squirrel inspects a black squirrel splooting against a wall outside of the Adele Learning Co

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A squirrel sits outside of Louise Pound Hall. May 15, 2026.

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A black squirrel enjoys an unsalted pecan on City Campus. May 15, 2026.

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A squirrel sits on a rock and inspects the camera near Love Library. May 15, 2026.

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A squirrel inspects the camera next to Love Library. May 15, 2026.

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A black squirrel enjoys an unsalted pecan on City Campus. May 15, 2026.

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Broyhill fountain with an empty Nebraska Union Plaza the week following spring commencement. May 11,

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Dean Jordan Bressler’s service dog Gobo takes a nap on his leg after being seated. Graduate Commen

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London Wolff (right), is led by Linus the dog back to their seat after becoming a Doctor of Philosop

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London Wolff and her service dog, Linus, both wear regalia as they wait in Pinnacle Bank Arena for t

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Izzi Velinsky, a senior graduating with a degree in Animal Science and a member of the Equestrian Te

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Izzi Velinsky, a senior graduating with a degree in Animal Science and a member of the Equestrian Te

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Izzi Velinsky, a senior graduating with a degree in Animal Science and a member of the Equestrian Te

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A rain-dampened black squirrel munches on a snack in a flowerbed between Love Library and Canfield H

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A bluejay nibbles at crabapple fruit on a tree outside of Pound Hall during an April drizzle. April

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Navaiya Wilson perches atop a life-size horse for a quick photo as her brother, Xavion, watches from

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Jihan Aljnabi, a member of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Equestrian Team studying veterinary

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Students and visitors pet DT, a 30-year-old horse who has been with the University of Nebraska–Lin

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DT, a 30-year-old horse, makes a face for the camera next to Jihan Aljnabi, a member of the Universi

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Maria Adams, a staff member at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, lifts her grandson, Theo Rodrig

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Students gather to chat and pet DT, a 30-year-old horse and star of a birthday party thrown by the U

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Party decorations frame the top of a doorway from the horse barn into the R.H. Warren Arena, where m

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The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Equestrian Team threw a birthday party for DT, a 30-year-old ho

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Amber Reinkordt, who works at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County, holds her youngest son, Ra

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Student Lauren Rice watches as DT, a 30-year-old horse, gives a gigantic yawn as the birthday party

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A guide dog sits with its family at Admitted Student Day in the Coliseum. March 28, 2026.

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A pair of bluejays perch in the yellow blooms of a cornelian-cherry dogwood on the north side of Lou

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A squirrel begs for treats in front of the Nebraska Union on a snowy weekend. Snow on City Campus. J

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A squirrel nibbles on a pumpkin left on a bench outside of the Chi Omega house. November 11, 2025.

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A squirrel nibbles on a pumpkin left on a bench outside of the Chi Omega house. November 11, 2025.

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A squirrel nibbles on a pumpkin left on a bench outside of the Chi Omega house. November 11, 2025.

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A squirrel nibbles on a pumpkin left on a bench outside of the Chi Omega house. November 11, 2025.

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