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Abert's Squirrel

Sciurus aberti

Photo by DanAm
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Field Notes

Description:

Also called the "tassel-eared" squirrel, the Aberts squirrels, typically have a gray coat with a white underbelly and a very noticeable rusty/reddish colored strip down their back. Aberts found in Colorado rocky mountain foothills appear black all over
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Habitat:

This species is mostly confined to the Rocky Mountains in the US, depending on the pine forests for food and shelter.

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Abert's squirrel

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PublishedSeptember 30, 2013

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