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

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What happened

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.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:00:04 UTC.

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