August 2, 2024

I'm an American Red Squirrel

I'm smaller than squirrels that are grey

There is a reason

I only mate once per season

I'm only in estrus for one very short day. 

Location: Oak Openings Preserve Metropark, Swanton, OH

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Tamiasciurus_hudsonicus/

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