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Delmarva peninsula fox squirrel - Mary Konchar.

Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel

The Delmarva peninsula fox squirrel (DFS) is a large tree squirrel that lives in mature hardwood and pine forests throughout the Delmarva peninsula. Recently removed from the endangered species list, this squirrel is still a rarity on the eastern shore, with Blackwater refuge hosting the largest natural population.

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Last Updated: Feb 05, 2019
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