Lola the Mama Squirrel Surprises Her New Hooman Housemates With a Litter of 3 Babies After Building the Perfect Winter Nest on Their Balcony

This squirrel moved in next door and said, "This is my house now!"

It's always a thrill to watch wildlife up close; that's why we love nature documentaries so much! Wildlife photographers sneak a glimpse of life in the wilderness, and the secret world of animals and wildlife hypnotizes us. Alas, the human grasp on nature is so ephemeral that we must cherish these tiny moments with nature whenever we're presented with the chance, which is why the two women in this next story were so thrilled about their new houseguest—Lola, a balcony squirrel.

After a brutally wet winter, the hoomans thought perhaps the squirrel was just hiding from the elements, creating a warm n' cozy nest in the barrier of their balcony. But after some research and some long mornings spent watching the squirrel, they realized they might be getting a 4-for-1 special on their rodent neighbors! Keep scrolling for the full story of this adorable animal encounter fit for a spring-time baby calendar.