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Western Gray Squirrel

Sciurus griseus

Photo by DonnaPomeroy
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Description:

The western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) is an arboreal rodent found along the western coast of the United States and Canada. These squirrels are shy, and will generally run up a tree and give a hoarse chirping call when disturbed.

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Tiz
I love the second picture! But I am worried about that fellows BMI, do you think he had too many nuts? haha! Cute!

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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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