Zombie Squirrels with Oozing Wounds Invade US Backyards
Originally Published 4 months ago — by AOL.com
Reports of disfigured squirrels affected by squirrel pox, a viral disease spread mainly through mosquito bites and exacerbated by human feeding practices, have increased in North America. While the condition causes painful tumors and disfigurement, most squirrels recover fully, and the disease is species-specific, posing minimal risk to humans and pets. Experts suggest controlling mosquito breeding and avoiding feeding sick animals to prevent spread.
