QUADRUPEDS. 
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THE GRAY SQUIRREL. 
219. This species is of the size of a young rabbit. 
Its colour is an elegant pale-gray, except on the un- 
der parts of the body, which are white. It is found 
in the northern parts of Europe, and is exceedingly 
abundant in North America. It migrates from place 
to place, where it can find food in the greatest plenty. 
In those seasons when nuts and acorns are abundant, 
our forests are filled with these animals, and they 
afford much sport to the huntsman. 
THE GROUND SQUIRREL. 
220. This Squirrel, which is also called Striped 
Squirrel, from the stripes on its back, and Chirping 
What is the size and colour of the Gray Squirrel ? Where is it 
found in great abundance ? 
