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Fox Squirrel Nibbles
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Like other squirrels, fox squirrels are scatter-hoarders, burying their loot in the ground near their nests for winter consumption. They primarily feed upon seeds and nuts, but also eat fruit, eggs, insects, and small lizards.
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