Grotesque ‘zombie squirrels’ with oozing warts spotted roaming through US backyards

Source: New York Post

Zombie-esque squirrels covered in oozing, wart-like tumors have been invading backyards across the United States and the reason behind the deformities is likely caused by the species’ version of herpes, according to experts. The grotesque-looking gray squirrels have been increasingly photographed this summer in US states, including Florida, North Carolina, and Michigan, the Daily Mail reported, citing a flurry of social media posts reporting the bizarre sightings. 3 Zombie-like squirrels covered in oozing, wart-like tumors have been invading backyards across the United States.