they are called zombies because they look like zombies, they however try to behave as normal as they are able to, but they are in great pain
https://tekniikanmaailma.fi/zombioravat-yleistyvat-kuvat-ei-herkimmille/
>zombies started appearing in 2023 and they are now being reported in the media because they are a bit too common
>it is happening in USA
researchers call it squirrelpox, the phenomenon is new
it is spreading from one squirrel to another by touch
it doesnt usually seem to be lethal and most squirrels survive but they are sick for 2 weeks
>in Michigan the amount of squirrels seem to be same as always altough most squirrels went through a pox phase in last 2 years, they survived it
it is thought they get lifetime immune after suffering through it once
"zombie" squirrels are becoming more common