‘Zombie Squirrels’ with oozing flesh terrify U.S. homeowners

First, it was “zombie rabbits” with grotesque growths. Now, a new warning has been issued as disturbing sightings of squirrels with oozing sores, wart-like lumps, and disfigured faces spread across the United States.

Disturbing Backyard Encounters

For many, squirrels are playful symbols of nature, scampering from tree to tree with bushy tails and quick movements. But recent images and videos shared on social media have shocked animal lovers, showing squirrels covered in large, grotesque lumps.

One Reddit user described a shocking encounter in late July after spotting a squirrel with what they thought was food stuck to its face—only to realize the mass was part of its skin. They pleaded online: “Any ideas what is going on with this little fella?”

The unsettling answer, experts confirm, is squirrel pox — also known as squirrel fibromatosis — a naturally occurring disease that is far more common than most people realize.

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