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Sep 22, 2018 17:55:43   #
MikeBl Loc: USA
 
This was easily the largest Fox Squirrel I have ever seen.

Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)
W. Kentucky, USA - 9/21/2018
1/100 sec - f/8.0 - ISO 250

Interesting Tidbit: Fox squirrel possesses flexible joints of ankles which help
them to turn their feet at 180 degrees. This characteristic helps them while
moving down from large trees. Fox squirrels have the largest number of
population among all other tree squirrel species residing in North America.
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Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)
Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)...
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Sep 22, 2018 18:05:25   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
Wowsa, I never thought squirrels could be so handsome. Just look at that tail! Gorgeous light and details.

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Sep 22, 2018 18:53:40   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nicely done, Mike.

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Sep 22, 2018 19:04:04   #
flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico
 
Great shot in my opinion and a very nice composition!

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Sep 22, 2018 19:15:53   #
Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia
 
Beautiful image, MikeB!

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Sep 22, 2018 19:52:09   #
vonzip Loc: cape cod
 
Great photograph. vz

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Sep 22, 2018 20:04:20   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
MikeBl wrote:
This was easily the largest Fox Squirrel I have ever seen.

Fox Squirrel (Sciurus niger)
W. Kentucky, USA - 9/21/2018
1/100 sec - f/8.0 - ISO 250

Interesting Tidbit: Fox squirrel possesses flexible joints of ankles which help
them to turn their feet at 180 degrees. This characteristic helps them while
moving down from large trees. Fox squirrels have the largest number of
population among all other tree squirrel species residing in North America.
~Pet Wiki~


big and beautiful fox squirrel, mike, and a great shot!

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Sep 23, 2018 08:45:16   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Nice one

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Sep 23, 2018 08:52:28   #
crafterwantabe Loc: Mn
 
Very nice picture

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Sep 23, 2018 10:14:47   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
Are they named fox squirrels because of their tail’s resemblance to a foxes tail? Their coloring favors a red fox’s coloring too.

Stan

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Sep 23, 2018 12:07:15   #
CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida
 
Here's a shot that really shows the coloring and length of the tail. It's not a great photo as I just took a quick shot across my pasture one evening.


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Sep 23, 2018 15:23:38   #
sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA
 
Great shot, Mike!

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Sep 23, 2018 15:52:17   #
MikeBl Loc: USA
 
StanMac wrote:
Are they named fox squirrels because of their tail’s resemblance to a foxes tail? Their coloring favors a red fox’s coloring too.

Stan


I have no definite proof, but I would think they are named Fox Squirrels because of their red/orange coloring that resembles a Red Fox.

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Sep 23, 2018 20:13:53   #
StanMac Loc: Tennessee
 
MikeBl wrote:
I have no definite proof, but I would think they are named Fox Squirrels because of their red/orange coloring that resembles a Red Fox.


Thanks, Mike.

Stan

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