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Why squirrels are just like humans

By: Chris Riches

Date: September 11, 2021

Callospermophilus lateralis Spermophilus Callospermophilus saturatus Tamiasciurus hudsonicus Sciurus vulgaris

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SQUIRRELS can be aggressive, social, polite, careful and shy... just like us. And they are even more

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