Eastern fox squirrel, Sciurus niger, #18970

Eastern fox squirrel. The eastern fox squirrel historically occur in the eastern and central portions of North America, but have been introduced in the 1900's to urban areas in the western United States. They are the largest of the North American squirrels, reaching 29 inches in length and up to 3 pounds. They are generalist feeders with a diet that varies according to their habitat, including nuts, seed, bird eggs and chicks, frogs, flowers and agricultural crops. Los Angeles, California, USA, Sciurus niger, natural history stock photograph, photo id 18970
Eastern fox squirrel. The eastern fox squirrel historically occur in the eastern and central portions of North America, but have been introduced in the 1900's to urban areas in the western United States. They are the largest of the North American squirrels, reaching 29 inches in length and up to 3 pounds. They are generalist feeders with a diet that varies according to their habitat, including nuts, seed, bird eggs and chicks, frogs, flowers and agricultural crops. Los Angeles, California, USA

Species: Eastern fox squirrel, Sciurus niger
Location: Los Angeles, California
Image ID: 18970
Format: Digital 2:3
Keywords: animal, california, eastern fox squirrel, los angeles, mammal, sciurus niger, squirrel, usa
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