Evil obstacle courses. Vending machines. Specially bred secret-agent squirrels. Can you say… Mission Impossible?

Then there’s the evil “twirl-a-squirrel” device, reportedly devised by the CIA as an incredibly advanced, squirell confusion tester - designed to pit the hairballs against their wits. In a real-life terror situation, when you’re c aptured behind enemy lines you never know what they’ll do to you.

And for those squirrels who refuse to talk? Well, the Russian government isn’t taking to them too nicely. Check out the catapult of doom (not funny - but rather unfortunately ’sick’).

Also handy for a quick exit. Bring it on, doggie! (UPDATE: It appears the catapult video has been removed. Pooey. Gizmodo is running an old version here!) Common belief that all squirrels and fury rodents are to blame for this single group of rogue agents, whilst it may hold some truth - is “utter rubbish” according to the SPOIS (Society for the Protection Of Innocent Squirrels). Here’s what the “don” had to say on the issue.

Lovin’ it, your Godfatherly-ness. I for one, (how can I resist?) welcome our new squirrelyfied overlords.