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Geneticist Unveils Secrets of Unique Black Fox Squirrels

1/16/2025

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Sarah Tomke, a geneticist at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the fascinating world of fox squirrels. The striking black squirrels we see today stem from a genetic mutation that demands both parents to possess the trait. Once introduced over a century ago, these unique creatures thrive on campuses, but Tomke urges everyone to admire them from afar, respecting their wild nature.

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Sarah Tomke, a geneticist at the University of Pennsylvania, explores the fascinating world of fox squirrels. The striking black squirrels we see today stem from a genetic mutation that demands both parents to possess the trait. Once introduced over a century ago, these unique creatures thrive on campuses, but Tomke urges everyone to admire them from afar, respecting their wild nature.