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Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciuris carolinensis

Photo by LaurenQuintal
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Field Notes

Description:

The eastern gray squirrel is the common squirrel you see all throughout North America and what you think of when you think of a squirrel. It eats nuts, plants, tree bark, tree buds, fruits, and seeds.

Habitat:

Native to eastern and mid-western US, areas with many trees and grassy

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PublishedDecember 17, 2015

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