The fox squirrel is the largest tree squirrel in N.C., nearly twice the size of the more common gray squirrel. It lives primarily in mature longleaf pine and open pine-oak forests in the Sandhills and southern Coastal Plain. For more info, visit our fox squirrel species profile at: bit.ly/2OrOhd2 | NC Wildlife Resources Commission

The elephants share their habitat with many creatures, including the striking and sassy southern fox squirrel. Southern fox squirrels are big, confident, and surprisingly courteous. Known for their steady confidence, these squirrels are less skittish than gray squirrels, often spend time on the ground, and tend to assess rather than bolt. They’re curious, observant, and comfortable moving through open habitat—exactly what we see here. | Elephant Aid International

The Sherman’s Fox Squirrel is a native squirrel that can be found in north Florida and south Georgia regions. A particularly larger species of squirrel, they can weight between one and three pounds. The defining feature of this squirrel is that its head is colored black, with the nose and ears being white. Although there can be variations – from all black to black and silver – most species will exhibit the aforementioned coloration. Since Sherman's time, much of the squirrel's habitat has been l