University of Nebraska at Omaha conducts annual squirrel census, noting rise in black squirrels.

The University of Nebraska at Omaha conducts an annual squirrel census led by Professor James Wilson, where students count squirrels across the Omaha area. This research has shown that black squirrels, caused by a genetic mutation leading to high melanin, have grown in number and expanded westward. The study provides valuable field experience for students and insights into squirrel population dynamics.

November 16, 2024
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