eastern grey squirrel
American tree rodent
The eastern grey squirrel is a tree-dwelling rodent native to eastern North America, characterized by its grey fur and bushy tail.
Common in forests, parks, and suburban yards, it's known for burying acorns and nuts.
Introduced to Britain and other regions, it has displaced native red squirrel populations.
Also spelled eastern gray squirrel.
- bushyGrowing densely outward
- tailRear animal appendage
- tree ratColloquial term for squirrel
- acornCapped seed from oaks
- oakQuercus genus member
bushy tail · rodent · foraging · tree · climbing · nut · cache · park · urban · chattering · nimble · fur · scampering · invasive · birdseed · backyard visitor · drey · nest
arboreal vs. ground-dwelling lifestyle
eastern grey squirrelground squirrel
Burrowing rodent species
prairie dog · groundhog · chipmunk · marmot · gopher
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