Originally posted by WPRESTO Interesting. The black squirrels here are neither zoo escapees nor migrants from the north. They are carriers of a spontaneous mutation that occurred naturally in the grey squirrel population (SFAIK). Such melanistic mutations occur in many species, as do mutations that produce albinos (true albinos with pink eyes). However, albinos have a variety of problems so the trait is rarely passed to a second generation. Albino individuals commonly do not leave offspring. BTW: Albinism does persist in a few human populations, although I cannot recall the specific group at the moment. Sometimes the people regard such unusual individuals as special, or imbued with special powers.
Reportedly
there are black squirrels in Topeka Kansas and Marysville Kansas
" Now days . . . they can regularly be sighted in the North Topeka area west of HWY 75 and North of 46th st. but it’s possible they are still around in some other areas. . . .
Marysville, KS is well-known for their large black squirrel population and claim their town mascot to be the black squirrel and call themselves the black squirrel city. They actually even have an event, “Black Squirrels on Parade”, coming up soon/most likely in June.Large squirrel sculptures are being decorated by artists for placement around their town.
Online sources say it’s believed a traveling carnival with black squirrels came through Marysville in the 1920’s and stayed in the park where a child opened the cage and let the squirrels out and they’ve since flourished there. The animal is protected in Marysville and there is a $25 fine for harming one. "
https://topekakansasfunintheheartofamerica.wordpress.com/2016/05/30/black-squirrels-in-topeka/
I cannot confirm it however
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