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Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Notes:

This particular squirrel took to relaxing frequently on my porch several summers ago. This stretched-out behavior seemed to allow him to cool off on a hot day. Sometimes he even felt comfortable enough to fall asleep.

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4 Comments

amy.nadler
amy.nadler 12 years ago

Awwww! I want a squirrel hug too!

phishfins
phishfins 12 years ago

love it! :)

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

looks very relaxed!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

adorable!

GretelDeRuiter
Spotted by
GretelDeRuiter

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jun 18, 2006
Submitted on Apr 9, 2012

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