Are the Squirrels Good for the City?
We know fox squirrels are taunting Salt Lake dogs, but are they taking over our city? Natural History Museum of Utah Citizen Science Manager Ellen Eiriksson tells host Ali Vallarta why these critters are worth studying.
Submit your fox squirrel and firefly sightings.
This episode first aired on Jan 30, 2023.
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