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Eastern Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Photo by glbnoah109
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Cooling on a 110 degree day.

Habitat:

Urban neighborhood with Pecan and Oak trees in the area.

Notes:

This squirrel has brought a lot of joy to us. She loves it when we hand watered the lawn. She would run into the water stream and do flips when hit by the water.

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Facts about Eastern Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger), Fox squirrel

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedAugust 29, 2011

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