eastern gray squirrel
(Sciurus carolinensis)
Conservation • Description • Habitat • Biology • Distribution • Taxonomy
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| IUCN Red List | LC - Least Concern |
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| NatureServe | N5 - Secure SNR - Unranked |
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| Minnesota | not listed |
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Description |
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Eastern gray squirrel is a medium-sized tree squirrel, Black squirrel, the melanistic color phase of this species, can be found in southeastern Minnesota. White (albino) squirrels are sometimes found in urban and suburban areas. |
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Size |
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Head and body: Tail: 7¾″ to |
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Habitat |
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Mature deciduous or mixed forests with a dense understory, parks, yards. |
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Biology |
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Behavior |
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Lifespan |
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12½ years |
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Common and abundant |
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Taxonomy |
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| Class | Mammalia (mammals) | ||
| Subclass | Theria | ||
| Infraclass | Placentalia (placental mammals) | ||
| Superorder | Euarchontoglires (primates, rodents, and allies) | ||
| Grandorder | Glires (rodents and rabbits) | ||
| Order | Rodentiia (rodents) | ||
| Suborder | Sciuromorpha (squirrels, dormice, and mountain beavers) | ||
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Sciuridae (squirrels) | ||
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Sciurinae (typical and flying squirrels) | ||
| Tribe | Sciurini (typical squirrels) | ||
| Subtribe | Sciurina | ||
Genus |
Sciurus (tree squirrels) | ||
| Subgenus | Sciurus | ||
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eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis hiemalis) eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis matecumbei) Everglade gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis extimus) Louisiana gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis fuliginosus) Minnesota gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis hypophaeus) northern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis pennsylvanicus) northern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis leucotis) southern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis carolinensis) Yucatan squirrel (Sciurus yucatanensis) |
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Common Names |
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eastern gray squirrel |
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Linda Griggs |
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Blond Squirrel This squirrel has been coming around for 4 years! |
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Luciearl |
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… frequently stares at me through the kitchen as I'm doing dishes. |
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Alfredo Colon |
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An albino squirrel from Woodbury, MN |
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Wayne Rasmussen |
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Dan W. Andree |
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Curious Gray Squirrel. I encountered this curious character in the woods near a woodland pool and it stood up and looked at me as if to almost want to be photographed. So I did. Really enjoyed this Close Encounter of the Squirrel Kind. |
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Hypomelanistic (albino) squirrel |
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Slideshows |
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| Sciurus carolinensis (Eastern Gray Squirrel) Allen Chartier |
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| EASTERN GRAY SQUIRREL (SCIURUS CAROLINENSIS), OXFORDSHIRE. Gary Mann |
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| Eastern Gray Squirrel Dan Dzurisin |
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Other Videos |
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| Mammals of the World: Eastern Gray Squirrel AnswersInNature |
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About
Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012 The Eastern Gray Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is the 135th species in my Mammals of the World series. All media is educational fair use. |
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| The Squirrel - Eastern Gray Squirrel or Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) animals2x2 |
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Published on Jul 31, 2012 Watch the Squirrel and learn how to recognize it's unique characteristics. This video captures the Squirrel foresting food and identifies the size, shape and distinctive markings of the Gray Squirrel. Squirrels can be found in the wild all around the world. Our Squirrel video is an ideal study guide for students, kids and children who want to learn more about wild animals. Watch the Grey Squirrel as it hides under the tree cover and eats nuts. The high definition quality allows a clear observation of the Squirrel's coat, color, habits and features. A child friendly learning tool and visual aid, perfect for schools and teachers to use in conjunction with other teaching methods. Watch and enjoy the Squirrel clip! |
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| Linda Griggs 7/14/2023 |
Location: Yucatan Township, MN This squirrel has been coming around for 4 years! |
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| Luciearl 12/1/2019 |
Location: Cass County |
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| Alfredo Colon 8/2/2019 |
Location: Woodbury, MN An albino squirrel from Woodbury, MN |
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| Alfredo Colon 6/6/2018 |
Location: Woodbury, MN |
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| Luciearl 1/3/2018 |
Location: Lake Shore, MN … frequently stares at me through the kitchen as I'm doing dishes. |
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| Dan W. Andree 2017 |
Location: Norman County, MN Curious Gray Squirrel. I encountered this curious character in the woods near a woodland pool and it stood up and looked at me as if to almost want to be photographed. So I did. Really enjoyed this Close Encounter of the Squirrel Kind. |
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| Wayne Rasmussen 9/15/2015 |
Location: Maplewood Heights Park |
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MinnesotaSeasons.com Sightings |
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Avon Hills Forest SNA, North Unit Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center Charles A. Lindbergh State Park Clifton E. French Regional Park Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park Minnesota Valley NWR, Black Dog Unit Minnesota Valley NWR, Long Meadow Lake Unit Minnesota Valley NWR, Louisville Swamp Unit Minnesota Valley NWR, Rapids Lake Unit Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area, Lawrence Unit Nerstrand Big Woods State Park North Mississippi Regional Park Prairie Creek WMA, Koester Prairie Unit Robert Ney Memorial Park Reserve |
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