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Yes, squirrels can play dead. It is not that common for them to do it but occasionally they will if they get scared or for protection from predators. Sometimes, if they fall from vey high or land to hard on the ground the squirrel goes into shock and passes out in a position that appears like they are playing dead.

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califarizonian

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∙ 5y ago
Yes, I’ve rescued 3 or 4 from my dog or cat. I picked them up in a paper towel and hid them under some bushes away from the house. Each time, they were gone several hours later so I assume they were able to get away. 

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