The largest species of tree squirrels native to North America. Although the coloration of the Fox Squirrel varies throughout the U.S., most are brown-grey to brown-yellow. They spend more time on the ground than other tree squirrels, but are still agile climbers. The Fox Squirrel is slower moving than the Gray Squirrel and is not as wary of people.
Diet
mast (fruit of forest trees and shrubs), tree buds, insects, tubers, bulbs, roots, bird eggs, pine nuts and spring-fruiting trees, and fungi
Activity Pattern
Diurnal (Active during day)