134: Glowing Squirrels

October 27, 2020 00:04:53
134: Glowing Squirrels
Brain Junk
134: Glowing Squirrels

Oct 27 2020 | 00:04:53

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

An accidental discovery by scientist Jonathan G. Martin lead to a surprise at his bird feeder. Turns out Flying Squirrels in the United States have a special trait. Under ultraviolet light they glow.

Ultraviolet light makes flying squirrels turn PINK!
image: Northland College

If you want to know more about the particulars of ultraviolet light here's a link to a LiveScience.com article.

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