Are Black Squirrels Eastern Grey Squirrels?
Often, the sight of a black squirrel darting through a park or fleeing up a tree piques the interest of onlookers. Are these black-furred animals a distinct species, or merely a variant of the well-known Eastern Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)? The question of whether or not black squirrels are Eastern Grey Squirrels has intrigued scientists, …