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Common Names
mount graham red squirrel
Regions
Arizona, United States
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Regions
Arizona, United States
The Mount Graham Red Squirrel (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis) is an endangered subspecies of red squirrel found in the high elevations of Mount Graham in Arizona, United States. The primary threats to the Mount Graham Red Squirrel include habitat loss, wildfires, and competition with introduced squirrels. Fragmentation of their forest habitat and limited geographic range exacerbate their vulnerability to extinction.
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- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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