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Fox Squirrel

Sciurus niger

Description:

The fox squirrel is a large tree squirrel, about 21 inches long and 1 1/2 to 2 pounds. It has gray and black fur on its back and orange-colored fur on its belly. The tail color is cinnamon mixed with black. The feet are cinnamon. Fox squirrels got their name from their gray and red fur coat that resemble that of a gray fox.

Habitat:

Wildlife habitat yard.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Highland Village, Texas, USA

Spotted on Feb 27, 2015
Submitted on Feb 27, 2015

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