black squirrel
Melanistic tree climber
A black squirrel is a melanistic color variant of the eastern gray squirrel or fox squirrel, common in parts of North America.
The dark coloration comes from a genetic mutation affecting pigmentation.
Black squirrels behave identically to their gray counterparts and interbreed freely with them: The park is full of black squirrels.
- bushy tailDense-furred rear appendage
- bushy tailedEnthusiastic and alert
- acornCapped seed from oaks
- oakQuercus genus member
- melanisticHaving surplus dark pigment
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- squirrelschipmunk, bushy tail
- melanistic animals