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Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The fox squirrel is a large tree squirrel, about 21 inches long and 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. It has gray and black fur on its back and orange-colored fur on its belly. The tail color is cinnamon mixed with black. The feet are cinnamon. Fox squirrels got their name from their gray and red fur coat that resemble that of a gray fox.

Habitat:

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PublishedNovember 5, 2015

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