Baby American Red Squirrel

A baby American Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) munches on a cherry tomato on the Jack Pine Trail, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

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Claire Hamilton

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Is the baldness normal? Posted 6 years ago
1. Greg Shchepanek
  
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  I think it is...I photographed a possible sibling near by close to the same condition but with a bit more hair. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Claire Hamilton
    
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    It just looks so strange!!! Gorgeous little thing though :) Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Greg Shchepanek
      
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      It was the first time I've seen baby squirrels running around. Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Claire Hamilton
        
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        Lucky you!!! Posted 6 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

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OH, so adorable! Posted 6 years ago

The American red squirrel

The American red squirrel is one of three species of tree squirrel currently classified in the genus ''Tamiasciurus'' and known as pine squirrels. American red squirrels are also referred to as pine squirrels, North American red squirrels, and chickarees.

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Similar species: Rodents

Species identified by Greg Shchepanek