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Eastern gray squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Gardens of University of Leicester

Notes:

It has been introduced to Europe where it's out competing the native red squirrel.

Reference Links:

Western gray squirrel

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern gray squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

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DanielePralong
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DanielePralong
Hi Faredin! The grey squirrel species introduced to the UK is the Eastern grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis.

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