THE GRAY SQUIRREL 



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The Gray Squirrel frequently consents to live in city 

 parks, and becomes quite tame. It spends much of its 

 time upon the ground, searching for nuts, roots, or any- 



SOUTHERN FOX SQUIRREL. 



thing which can be eaten. A very large specimen meas- 

 ures 9J^+8J^ inches. Northern specimens are larger and 

 have longer and finer fur than those of the southern 

 states. 



