Why Are Squirrels Taking Over the City?

In 2011, Salt Lakers got some new neighbors: Eastern Fox Squirrels. Now, the Natural History Museum of Utah and a City Cast Salt Lake listener are asking if they can actually thrive here! We got answers from NHMU’s Citizen Science Manager Ellen Eiriksson.

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