- Comments:
Eastern fox squirrels have fox-like, bushy tails with orange fringe and
reddish-orange fur. They are larger than eastern gray squirrels and spend more time on the
ground. Several nests of leaves may be constructed in forked branches high in trees and
used for resting or rearing their young. During winter they prefer nests in hollow trees.
Their behavior, reproduction and longevity are similar to gray squirrels.
- Distribution:
The range of eastern fox squirrels is from northeast Mexico through the eastern
half of the United States into south-central Canada. They are common in oak-hickory
woodlands and wooded parks and neighborhoods throughout Kansas.
- Food:
They feed on nuts, seeds, berries, buds and insects. Occasionally they eat bird
eggs and nestlings.
For more information, see the GPNC portrait page for the Eastern Fox Squirrel.
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