Fox Squirrel

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The Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger) is a large tree squirrel, indigenous to the Eastern United States. It was introduced to the West Coast, and is now found in parks and residential areas on both coasts.

Populations exhibit color variations, depending on location. Generally, their coats range from brown to red, with the belly lighter in color.

They are territorial animals that do not range far from their nesting tree, prefering to forage for nuts, seeds and sometimes fruit in the immediate area.

They bark at intruders, including humans, when they think their territory is being threatened.

Fox Squirrels and Red Squirrels have red coats. Red Squirrels also have a distinct white eye ring.

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