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Order RODENTIA 



the upper and under parts. The bushy tail is not quite so long 

 as the body and is reddish gray above, like the back, and yel- 

 lowish gray below. In the winter pelage, ear tufts are apparent. 

 Length measurements: head and body 7]/i~^]4^ inches (186- 

 210 mm.): tail 4i/^-5i/i^ inches (10-1-130 mm.); over-all lli/- 

 13l/i inches (290-340 mm.); hind foot \H-2V^ inches (44-53 

 mm.). Weight: approximately J/s pound ( 140-220 gm.). 



Fig. 80. — Red squirrel. 



