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Eastern gray squirrel
Sciurus carolinensis
40.599, -74.1111
Field Notes
Description:
The eastern gray squirrel's average lifespan is 11-12 months. This individual was spotted eating the seeds from a sweetgum tree.
Habitat:
This individual likely lives in and around the American sweetgum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua). Eastern gray squirrels are abundant in Eastern North America.
Notes:
It appears that this squirrel had no valentine. I spotted it on Valentine's Day.
Reference Links:
Eastern Gray Squirrel - Sciurus carolinensis - Overview
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 6, 2013
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