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Watch this really cute, brave squirrel coming for a close up. I have never seen such a fearless one before. While recording it on my iPhone 4, poor thing thought I was trying to give it some food and actually had a tiny nibble on the phone. It's a "Western Gray Squirrels". I have discovered it in Washington near the White House. About the animal: This is a guide to distinguish the state-threatened western gray squirrel from other native squirrels (Douglas', red and flying) and from three introduced species (Eastern gray, fox and California ground squirrel) with which they can be readily confused. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains records on the distribution of western gray squirrels in Washington; your assistance is appreciated. Western gray, Douglas', red, and flying squirrels are all protected species in Washington (WAC 232-12-011). The Decline of the Western Gray Squirrel The western gray squirrel was added to Washington's list of state-threatened species in 1993 when surveys indicated a decline in its geographical distribution. The species was once common at low to mid-elevations in dry forests where oak, pine, and Douglas-fir mix. It is now limited to 3 areas in Washington: the southern Puget Trough, primarily on Fort Lewis Military Reservation; the Methow Valley in Okanogan County and north shore of Lake Chelan in Chelan County; and in the river valleys of Klickitat and southern Yakima Counties. Threats to the persistence of the species <b>...</b> |
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Fearless squirrel nibbles iPhone while being recorded! [720p HD]
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