The eastern gray, brought into Longview in the 1950s, also posed a threat to the species. They were more adaptable, not only living in cities but crowding out western grays in their native habitats.

The western gray squirrel was first listed as “threatened” in 1993. If the proposal to make it endangered is approved, it would come with a handful of measures designed to conserve the species.

Sidles asked. At the time that Tacoma Rescue Mission applied for permits, the western gray squirrel was listed as “threatened.” It was not listed as “ endangered ” until fall 2023.

Western gray squirrels will now be listed as endangered in Washington. The state Fish and Wildlife Commission’s decision Friday comes after a periodic status review of the large tree squirrels.

Western gray squirrels are larger and have bushier, longer tails, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

The abundant squirrels we have locally are Eastern grays (“Squirrels are not endangered,” Our Readers’ Views, June 1). They are not a native here. The Western gray was and they are a ...

The western gray squirrel is an active resident of woodlands, particularly Oregon white oak forests, but they can also be common neighborhood residents. In the summer, these squirrels build ...

It’s getting harder to find a Western gray squirrel in the state. Right now, they mostly live in a few spots: the Okanogan, in north-central Washington; Klickitat County, near the Columbia River ...

The “ Squirrels are not endangered ” letter (Our Readers’ Views, June 1) may cause confusion in calling for the Western gray squirrel to be removed from the endangered species list.