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The ever-present gray squirrel is one of the most commonly seen mammals throughout Florida. These medium-sized squirrels weigh about 1 pound and are about 15 inches long, half of that being their tail. As their name suggests, their most common color is gray. It is not uncommon, however, to see blonde or black gray squirrels. Under natural conditions, gray squirrels are most live in hardwood or mixed hardwood and pine forests. They are common in urban areas though, because they are not very fussy about their habitat needs.  Oaks are especially attractive to them and they can supplement this food by using bird feeders and gardens.