Squirrel

Squirrels are a recurring species of animals in the Legend of Zelda Series

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Sqirrels run across the path to the Master Sword among other animals and are also an answer to a clue in the Quest for the Whirlwind Sword Attack in the Game Boy Advance port.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
One Squirrel will be running around Ordona Province, often taking notice of Link and his actions and looking at him curiously. Later, after Link has been transformed into a Wolf, and defeats all the enemies surrounding his house, the Squirrel will call out to Link just before he leaves to check his hometown, thank him and inform him of his ability to talk to animals while in Wolf form.