black, silvery-gray color phases. Albinos are more frequent than in many rodents. Adults weigh 454-681 g (1-1.5 lb). The deciduous forests of the eastern half of North America provide optimum habitat ...

Three taxidermied penguins preside over Room 426 in Allwine Hall, standing atop a row of metal cabinets in the back corner.

All together, 9 species of squirrel call the mitten state their home, meaning you probably have a rainbow of friends living in your yard. For me, Michigan’s squirrels have been a delightful surprise.