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Black Squirrel

The black squirrel is a melanistic subgroup of the eastern gray squirrel.

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    Claire Hamilton
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    Interesting, I have never seen a melanistic squirrel before, thanks! It is fascinating how some animals can be melanistic but not others. Posted 11 years ago
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      DannyLong
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      Just wait I have a White Squirrel somewhere in my repertoire. Posted 11 years ago
      1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
        Claire Hamilton
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        Fantastic! Posted 11 years ago

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The Eastern gray squirrel

"Sciurus carolinensis", common name eastern gray squirrel or grey squirrel depending on region, is a tree squirrel in the genus "Sciurus". It is native to eastern North America, but has since been introduced to European regions.

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Uploaded Apr 15, 2014. Captured Jan 28, 2011 16:12 in 101-199 South 6th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901, USA.
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  • Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
  • f/5.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO200
  • 150.5mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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