Did you know that some squirrels are completely black? This happens when a type of squirrel called a fox squirrel has a baby with a common gray squirrel. Having black fur can be helpful to squirrels, as black absorbs lots of light, which keeps the squirrels warm. Simone here is a common gray squirrel, but, like many mostly gray squirrels, she has a bit of brown around her face and paws