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Red-tailed Squirrel

Sciurus granatensis

Photo by Carolina
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Is a tree squirrel endemic to South America.

Habitat:

Found it eating in a tree at the local zoo.

Notes:

I have noticed squirrels like to steal food from the Amazon parrots' exhibition.

Reference Links:

Red-tailed squirrel (Sciurus granatensis), Red-tailed Squirrel

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Comments (2)
KarenL
Glad to hear the South American squirrels are just as naughty as the ones round here!

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PublishedMarch 2, 2012

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