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You have probably seen the grey. You may even have encountered or at least heard of the red. However, have you ever seen a black squirrel? Take a look at this small but dark beasty of the forest. Oh, and they are really, really cute.

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There are several genes known to be involved with skin pigmentation. These are: SLC24A5, MC1R, SLC45A2, ASIP, MATP, TYR, and OCA2. The most important of these genes in suspected order is SLC45A5 (solute carrier family 24, member 5), MC1R (melanocortin one receptor) and finally SLC45A2 (solute carrier family 45, member 2). So what does all that science jargon mean?