Canadian Red Squirrel Essay

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PART 1Case Study: The Canadian Red Squirrel and how it has evolved as a result of climate change

Figure 1Canadion Red Squirrel

The Canadian red squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus ) has shown species change as a result of climate change. Throughout history, archaeological evidence suggests DNA, Genetic Information and Inheritance, and Changes in a Species.

that major environmental changes in climate, such as those that occurred in the Triassic era and the Ice Age have resulted in species changes. Scientists have presently observed species changes due to the current global warming trend.

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