Squirrels articles
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Leprosy passed between medieval squirrels and humans, study suggests
Genetic analysis of Winchester samples shows similar strains of disease and supports theory that fur trade played role in spreadLeprosy passed between humans and red squirrels in medieval England, research suggests, supporting the theory that the fur trade could have played a role in the spread of the disease.Leprosy is one of the oldest infectious diseases recorded in humans and is typically caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. Continue reading
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A car stuck in mud and a thirsty squirrel: photos of the day – Monday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading
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Biologists studying elusive Kansas flying squirrels make surprising discovery
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Biologists are making progress in studying one of Kansas' most elusive and mysterious nocturnal species. Flying squirrels may not be the first animal that comes to mind when thinking about the Sunflower State, especially given the abundance of prairie habitat. However, biologists have found them living in the state's few forested areas, []