19 days ago · Montreal
Montreal squirrels change their coat colour depending on neighbourhood they live in, new study finds
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a local story. CBC Canada is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Montreal. The first report grouped here was at 27 Sept 2026, 08:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Montreal squirrels change their coat colour depending on neighbourhood they live in, new study finds”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
A new McGill study found that eastern grey squirrels in the city vary in coat colour depending on the neighbourhood they live in. The animals are influenced by local environmental conditions, including temperature and forest cover.
Story timeline
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- First reported by CBC Canada
Montreal squirrels change their coat colour depending on neighbourhood they live in, new study finds
Reported by 1 outlet
- CBC Canada