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Where squirrels collide: Are Minnesota’s southern flying squirrels overtaking their northern cousins?

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Minnesota has two species of flying squirrels, a southern and a northern.

Researchers suspect the southern species is increasingly moving north into that zone, attracted by warmer winters .

The southern variety’s presence could be putting pressure on their northern cousins.

Researchers have set up acoustic devices to capture squirrels chirping and chattering.

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informal

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English

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38

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