Montreal's squirrels provide insight into evolutionary change in urban species

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By comparing variations in the coat colors of eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in Montreal city parks, researchers found that hyperlocal conditions appear to play a bigger role in shaping wildlife traits than previously thought.

By comparing variations in the coat colors of eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) in Montreal city parks, researchers found that hyperlocal conditions appear to play a bigger role in shaping wildlife traits than previously thought. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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