Red Squirrel, also known as Pine Squirrel or Fox Squirrel
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The Red Squirrel is a small tree squirrel that is reddish brown to grayish brown on top with white-ish bellies. The squirrel has a white eye ring and the tail may be fringed with white. The adults average 10-15 inches in length INCLUDING the 4-6 inch tail. The adult red squirrel weighs between 5-9 ounces. The pictures below were taken on January 17, 2007 |
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| The red squirrel eats a variety of food including seeds (pine seeds being the most prevalent), berries, fungi, insects, bird eggs, and young birds. | |