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Animals
The squirrel of mature woodland and city parks, caching acorns one at a time all autumn.
Field facts
HabitatHardwood forest, parks, neighbourhoods
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesFox squirrel — bigger, rustier, prefers open woods
Field note: Chewed-open hickory nuts split in neat halves are usually squirrel work.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Feeding creates bold, unhealthy animals. Watch instead.
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