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American red squirrel

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

American red squirrel. They are medium-sized (200–250 g) diurnal mammals that defend a year-round exclusive territory. The diet of these tree squirrels is specialized on the seeds of conifer cones.

Habitat:

Pine forest.

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American red squirrel

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