'Zombie squirrels' covered in oozing warts spotted sulking through US backyards

Squirrels covered in pus-filled, wart-like tumors have been spotted skulking through backyards across the United States, according to a report.

The grotesque-looking gray squirrels, photographed in states like Maine and across parts of Canada, have appeared in recent months with oozing sores and hairless patches on their heads and limbs, the Daily Mail reported , citing a flurry of social media users spotting the critters on Reddit and X.

Photos and reports of afflicted squirrels date back to mid-2023, but sightings have surged again this summer, the outlet said.

Grisly-looking squirrels with pus-filled, wart-like tumors have been spotted skulking through backyards across the United States. Evelyns Wildlife Refuge

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