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Eastern Gray Squirrel

Sciurus carolinensis

Description:

Although most of these squirrels are gray, the one seen here has a mostly black color. This is due to an over abundance of melanin.

Habitat:

The eastern United States and part of Canada. It has been introduced to Britain, the western U.S, and other areas.

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Matt M
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Matt M

Canton, Massachusetts, USA

Spotted on Jan 15, 2013
Submitted on May 17, 2013

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