Least ConcernBlack-tailed Prairie Dog
Cynomys ludovicianus
One of the 13 squirrels on WAnimals
Mammals · Rodentia · Sciuridae
Sciurus niger
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The fox squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in North America and prefers open woodland with well-spaced trees and a clear understorey, unlike the grey squirrel, which seeks dense stands. It spends more time on the ground than its relative and stores acorns and nuts in individual caches spread across its territory. Its colouring varies greatly from region to region, and includes almost black melanistic populations in the south of its range.
Weight
500 g – 1.1 kg
Size
45 cm – 70 cm
Life expectancy
12 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_squirrel
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