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Sciurinaetree squirrels, flying squirrels, and relatives
Identification
Sciurus niger (eastern fox squirrel)
Date Taken
September, 2005
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Caption
Eastern fox squirrel (Sciurus niger), feeding on a nut.
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- Live Animal
- Type
- Photo
- Life Stages And Gender
- Adult/Sexually Mature
- Behaviors
- Feeding Behaviors :: Capturing/Manipulating Prey
Contributors
Marjorie O'Brien (photographer; copyright holder)
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