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Squirrel coat colour varies by Montreal neighbourhood
Original: Squirrel coat fashion differs by neighborhood in Montreal
Researchers have found that eastern grey squirrels in Montreal show different coat colour frequencies from one neighbourhood to another, with black and grey morphs distributed unevenly across the city. The pattern is being linked to urban conditions, and the finding is drawing attention from wildlife biologists and city nature enthusiasts discussing how city environments shape animal traits.
Why now: A new study on urban wildlife adaptation in Montreal has recently drawn attention.
Montrealeastern grey squirrelsThe Wildlife Society
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- Squirrel coat fashion differs by neighborhood in Montreal · The Wildlife Society
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