Can Grey Squirrels Be Red?
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we have seen several squirrels with a decidedly reddish tint to their tails and hindquarters. We have also seen a few with an overall reddish color.
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What color squirrels Cannot see?
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The researchers concluded that the familiar gray tree squirrels, Sciurus carolinensis, have dichromatic color vision. This means that squirrels can distinguish red and green from other colors but cannot tell red and green from each other. This kind of color vision closely resembles red-green color blindness in humans.N
How rare is a red squirrel?
The ever-popular red squirrel has been in decline since the early 20th century and has dwindled to an estimated population of only 140,000. This compares to the 2.5 million strong North American grey squirrel pushing it out of most areas since its introduction to the UK.J