The Eastern grey squirrel lives mostly in oak trees that have a medium gray bark. In some cities, oak tree bark is darkening due to air pollution. This Eastern grey squirrel shows melanism, or the increase in black pigment in its fur.

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14 December, 18:51

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Misael Donovan · Answer 1

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Mack · Answer 2

The squirrel is adapting to its environment by increasing the black pigment in its fur to camouflage better into the trees.