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Eastern Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Photo by Laurine
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The Eastern Fox Squirrel is the largest tree squirrel native to North America. They have rusty or reddish brown underparts with a brown or gray back.

Notes:

Photo taken at local park.

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