Why do we have black squirrel ?

someone told me they are baby's come out of the trees earlyWhy do we have black squirrel ?
no, it has nothing to do with leaving trees.


it is because of a genetic mutation causing an increased amount of black pigment in gray squirrels. the mutation is called melanism, it's the same thing that causes black panthers. kinda like albinism, but reversed...Why do we have black squirrel ?
Depending on where you live, black squirrels mostly live in the northern midwest. States like michigan, wisconsin, and parts of ohio. This is there natural color. Just like gray, red, and fox squirrels.
Black squirrels are really just gray squirrels of a different color. They're mainly found up north. It doesn't have to do with age- black squirrels are the same color their whole lives.
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