Eastern Gray Squirrel
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| Scientific name | Sciurus carolinensis |
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| Gestation period | 44 days |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Mass | 400 – 600 g (Large Adult) |
| Family | Sciuridae |
| Did you know | On occasion, white colored squirrels are spotted around the state, in most cases these are believed to be an eastern gray squirrel, which carries a gene that in rare cases can make their coat white. |
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| ID | 1161826 |
About Eastern Gray Squirrel
The eastern gray squirrel, also known as the grey squirrel depending on region, is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus. It is native to eastern North America, where it is the most prodigious and ecologically essential natural forest regenerator.