Squirrels with alarming sores, referred to as ‘zombie squirrels,’ have been spotted across the US and Canada, likely suffering from a virus called squirrel fibromatosis, which causes wart-like growths. While these growths can ooze pus, experts believe the squirrels will recover fully over time, although concerns about the spread of the illness due to bird feeders persist.
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