Montreal's squirrels provide insight into evolutionary change in urban species
September 23, 2026
September 23, 2026
MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 23 -- McGill University posted the following news release:
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Montreal's squirrels provide insight into evolutionary change in urban species
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By comparing variations in the colour of the coats of the eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) in Montreal city parks, researchers found that hyper-local conditions appear to play a bigger role in determining wildlife traits than had been thought.
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Montreal's squirrels provide insight into evolutionary change in urban species
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By comparing variations in the colour of the coats of the eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) in Montreal city parks, researchers found that hyper-local conditions appear to play a bigger role in determining wildlife traits than had been thought.
Des . . .