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Scientific Name: Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Habitat: Woodlands, especially coniferous forests, but also found in hardwood forests.
Diet: Mostly herbivorous—nuts, pine cones, fungi, bird eggs, and sap.
Interesting Facts: Although they are tree squirrels, these animals also burrow and may store food underground.
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