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Montreal squirrels change their coat colour depending on neighbourhood they live in, new study finds

A new McGill study found that eastern grey squirrels in the city vary in coat colour depending on the neighbourhood they live in. The animals are influenced by local environmental conditions, including temperature and forest cover.

Montreal squirrels change their coat colour depending on neighbourhood they live in, new study finds

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