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by surfingdino 771 days ago
> Back then, squirrel fur was used as a fine lining for clothes and some people also had pet squirrels. They were particularly popular with women.

from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj7mry8yvrmo

We are likely not talking about whole squirrels, but bits and pieces of them found on the burial sites.

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I guess that proves it! :) /s

Thanks for the exchange.