The fox squirrel, named for its fox–like tail, is a charismatic mammal approximately twice the size of the common gray squirrel.

The coloration of the fox squirrel is highly variable, ranging from a creamy tan to all black versus the gray squirrel which is primarily gray with an off-white chest.

In Florida, the fox squirrel can be found in almost every county, but the distribution is patchy and not well understood.  To better understand fox squirrel distribution, a new research project conducted by the University of Florida Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking people across the state to report their fox squirrel sightings at the following website https://public.myfwc.com/hsc/foxsquirrel/GetLatLong.aspx.

Questions?  Please contact Courtney Hooker at foxsquirrel@ifas.ufl.edu.

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