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Eastern gray squirrel, United States of America this was taken outside my house in Chicago IL USA and I know its a type of squirrel but does anyone know the exact type? Eastern gray squirrel,Sciurus carolinensis Click/tap to enlarge

Eastern gray squirrel, United States of America

this was taken outside my house in Chicago IL USA and I know its a type of squirrel but does anyone know the exact type?

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    This is an eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Please also change the title to something more meaningful than IMG_8737. Posted 8 years ago
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    Oh, Ok. How about my furry backyard neighbor?? Is that better. Thanks. Ellen PS Im brand new to this site! Posted 8 years ago
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      Whatever you like. Squirrel in Chicago will do just fine too. Posted 8 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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Similar species: Rodents
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Dec 5, 2016. Captured Sep 29, 2015 16:56.
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  • Canon PowerShot A720 IS
  • f/4.8
  • 1/159s
  • ISO800
  • 34.8mm