The Squirrel with two-toned fur - Nature 132

We have two previous postings about squirrels: a little squirrel in her nest and four weeks old baby squirrel. 

Image 01 - A squirrel with two tones.

You may read the two previous postings:

- The Rainbow Before Evening : A Little Young Squirrel in her Nest - Nature 85

- The Rainbow Before Evening : The Four Weeks Old Baby Squirrel – Science 17

Based on internet sources, the squirrels with two toned furs are in good health, and there's no cause for alarm.

If you come across squirrels sporting two-toned furs in any places (parks or gardens), these bicolored squirrels can enjoy just as lengthy and robust lives as their monochromatic counterparts.

Image 02 - A two-toned fur, just playing. 

# Important postings:

- The Rainbow Before Evening : A Blue Parakeet in the Park – Nature 67

- The Rainbow Before Evening : Market Corners of the Little Town in America

Image 03 - A brown squirrel.

At least there are 3 possibilities of squirrels with two-tones:

1) Mismarking

- It’s not uncommon to see squirrels with a patch of fur that differs in color from the rest of their coat. Mismarking can result from various factors, such as genetics, injury, or illness.

2) Parasites

- Occasionally, mites or fungal infections can lead to patchy fur loss in squirrels, resulting in a dual-colored appearance.

3) Piebald

- Piebald squirrels exhibit a rare genetic trait resulting in patches of pigmentation loss. These squirrels can display various color combinations, although gray and black fur is the most frequent occurrence.

Image 04 - A squirrel, playing on the grass.

## Previous postings:

- The Rainbow Before Evening : The White Spider Lily at our City Garden – Nature 36

- The Rainbow Before Evening : Is America a Wine Exporting Country? - Part 1

- The Rainbow Before Evening : Swap Plants at Our City Botanical Garden

- The Rainbow Before Evening : Does Red Bell Pepper Contain more Vitamin C than Orange? - Part 2– Food 21

- The Rainbow Before Evening : Flooding after Raining in Our Neighborhood – Nature 37