This is how this squirrel's soggy fur became one of the best wildlife photos of the year
January 20, 2026
We’ve all had that moment: fresh out of the shower, hair dripping everywhere, when the doorbell rings. Canadian photographer Christy Grinton saw a similar scenario play out in the animal kingdom when a mother grey squirrel, mid-nest relocation, peeked out from a vibrant hole in tree bark with her soaking wet fur plastered to her head.
The resulting image, titled Bad Hair Day, has earned…