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American Red Squirrel

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

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42.0409, -74.1182

Field Notes

Description:

Small tree squirrel with reddish-gray fur and a white ring around the eyes

Habitat:

Coniferous forests, deciduous forests or mixed.

Reference Links:

American red squirrel

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Comments (2)
East End aka Lorelei
@james.hawkins77, Many thanks! Still not sure why s/he is licking the bark - minerals, perhaps?

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2012

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