Reward for Elimination

If the Gray Squirrel was completely eliminated from our society the Red Squirrel would be farther from extinction. People would be able to use the Sycamore Maple tree to produce more furniture if this squirrel was gone. The Beech tree has very many uses in society, it would be very bad if the Gray Squirrel did any damage to its population.

Crimes Committed

The Eastern Gray Squirrel is starting to cause the extinction of the Red Squirrel because the are competitors. They are also causing damage to forest areas, especially sycamore and beech, by stripping bark.

Suspected Hideouts

They usually live in forests, but have been seen in parks and other urban areas. They are found in the eastern US, southern Canada, parts of Great Britain, Australia, South Africa, and Italy. They are most likely to be found in dense woodlands in dens in hollow trees trunks.

Last Seen

This squirrel is native to the eastern and mid-west United States. It is commonly found in Maryland and states that surround it. They like places with deciduous trees.

Eastern Gray Squirrel

Identifying Characteristics

This squirrel has gray fur, but can be reddish sometimes. It is medium sized, and it is white on the underside and has a big bushy tail. The ears and the tail are a pale gray or white. They are very similar to the fox squirrel and albert's squirrel.