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Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Photo by HemaShah
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37.3508, -121.811

Field Notes

Description:

If given an apple , a banana ,a potato and an orange, the squirrel always chooses the Apple. Does not touch anything else. Enjoys the apple thoroughly and it is quite a sight to see it carry the big apple away!!
has a sharp sense of smell and likes to carry on a conversation if you have known it since it was little.

Habitat:

Foothills of Mt Diablo

Notes:

Photo courtesy : Abhi

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Comments (11)
HemaShah
Alice , I have seen squirrels run off with lemons too, in other places.
HemaShah
This one is for Squirrel appreciation day. Thnx for letting us know, Cindy an Daniel.
Atul
wow beautiful,, Emma!!
HemaShah
Thanks Alice, I find p squirrels very delightful!! they are also known to keep rattle snakes away.
alicelongmartin
Not only an excellent story, but also a really good picture!
LucBertrand
Wow! I find that it is superb, his fur has beautiful color:))
Isabela
Pretty! And interesting story about squirrels prefering apples! Squirrels in this part of Spain are very shy and don't approach human beings.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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PublishedApril 26, 2011

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