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Sciurus carolinensis
There are a wide variety of species in the Sciuridae, or squirrel, family. From chipmunks, to ground squirrels and prairie dogs, most squirrels share some traits. Many of these animals have thick fur coats of various lengths, and bushy tails. They typically have longer rear legs than front legs, and sturdy claws. Many species are adapted for climbing.
Squirrels live in almost every habitat, from tropical rainforest to semiarid desert, avoiding only the high polar regions and the driest of deserts. They are predominantly herbivorous, subsisting on seeds and nuts, but many will eat insects and even small vertebrates.
Hi 21ajenkins! I updated the category to mammals. If you have any personal notes to add about your observation, or information about where you found it, those are good things to put in the description and habitat fields :)