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Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel
Sciurus niger cinereus
37.9332, -75.3788
Field Notes
Description:
Small gray squirrel similar to Common Gray Squirrel but twice its size. It may grow to 30"; half of that is tail. Frosty silver to slate gray with a white belly in color. Ears are rounded. Can weigh up to three pounds. These squirrels tend to be more ground-oriented rather than tree hopping/jumping. Rather than scurry or run, it ambles along the ground. If confronted, it will run away rather than seek safety in a tree.
Habitat:
Mature forests which contain both hardwood and pine trees with open understory. It uses the understory for food supply as it feeds on nuts and seeds from the trees.
Notes:
In 1967 this species was declared endangered with population at only 10%. It has rebounded in numbers to the point where it is now considered to be no longer in danger of extinction or endangered: see (ecos.fws.gov/docs/five_year_review/doc4114.pdf)
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