Skunk-squirrel? What is this odd critter seen in Ohio?

A unique, fascinating creature-spotted “rare” animals seen around Northeast Ohio are white or albino variations but recently an even more unusual variant was spotted. The animal, dubbed a “squnk,” has the body of a squirrel but the dark black fur and white-tipped tail of a skunk.

Black squirrels are rare, making up only one in every 10,000 squirrels. Their dark coat gives them a thermal advantage over normal gray squirrels, helping them to keep warm in the winter and in colder regions.bBlack squirrels are the unofficial mascot of Kent State University: in 1961, 10 black squirrels were released on campus, and they have become an iconic staple of the university ever since. So if you're in Ohio and come across a "squnk," rest assured it's only a black squirrel with a little skunk-like fur on its tail — you're not in danger of getting sprayed. Omg, what a striking creature! It might not actually be a squirrel-skunk hybrid but still a unique animal to come across