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Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Photo by Matt M
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Field Notes

Description:

Although most of these squirrels are gray, the one seen here has a mostly black color. This is due to an over abundance of melanin.

Habitat:

The eastern United States and part of Canada. It has been introduced to Britain, the western U.S, and other areas.

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Black squirrel

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