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Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Photo by HemaShah
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Description:

A very cheeky Fox squirrel which came to check me out and looked right down at me and stared me in the face..

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Comments (4)
Sintija Valucka
Face to face with it doesn't sound so nice :D so really be careful what you wish for!!! But they really are beautiful animals :)
HemaShah
Thanks Staccyh and Sintija, Squirrel and Deer ,those are the common mammals around. It would be nice if I came face to face with a mountain lion. :) Like they say ,"be careful what you wish for!"

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2013 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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