Sciuridae
Sciurus griseus
(western gray squirrel)

Image Caption:
The western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) is visually distinguishable by its large ears, evenly colored silver back, pure white front, lack of ear tufts, and heavily furred tail (Carraway & Verts, 1994).

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Western Gray Squirrel (Sciurus griseus)
Works Cited:

Carraway, L. N., and Verts, B. J.  (1994).  Sciurus griseus.  Mammalian Species: 474.

Image Location: United States, California, San Gabriel mountains
Image Date: 2011FEB07
Image Species:  Sciurus griseus

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Photograph by Daniel Lang
Updated: 2011FEB19