Eastern Gray Squirrel

 

Eatern Gray Squirrel

specific name: Sciurus carolinensis
common name: Eastern Gray Squirrel

Biology & Ecology: The eastern gray squirrel, or Sciurus carolinensis, is a tree squirrel found in the eastern and midwestern United States. This squirrel has gray fur, but it can also have some brown in it. They grow to 17 to 20 inches long. They live in forests but are found where there are large deciduous trees since they spend their lifes mostly in trees. They create nests or cavaties in the trees high up in the tree. The trees most commonly used are White Oak, American Beech, American Elm, Red Maple, and Sweetgum. They have two litters each year, and live for aout 5 years, Theyll burry their food and then retrieve it in the winter when its scarce.

Location: My Backyard.
Time: 4:00 pm.
What was it doing: Running around the yard.