Summary ²

One of Wisconsin's most common mammal species. Usually all-gray, often with white belly. Occasional individuals have an orangeish wash on their face. All-black individuals are occasionally seen, as well. Smaller than Fox Squirrel and never as orange.

Range ³

Statewide.

Habitat ³

Any habitat with trees.

Size ³

9-10", tail 8-9"

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Diliff, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eastern_Grey_Squirrel_in_St_James%27s_Park,_London_-_Nov_2006_edit.jpg
2. Adapted by raymie from a work by (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciurus_carolinensis
3. (c) raymie, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

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