A squirrel or sciurus carolinensis is a mammal. The squirrel has a bushy tail and is common in california. It is of the order rodentia sciridae family. it is 9-12 in. That is not including the tail which is 7-10 in.. It lives all across america and is commonly found in forests. they are tree dwelling creatures who like to eat bird seed. The gray squirrel does not live very long only about 3-4 years. They are usually cowardly but do annoy dogs.
 
 
 

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