A black squirrel is climbing headfirst down the trunk of a tree, surrounded by green foliage. Its sleek fur contrasts with the rough texture of the bark. A black squirrel is perched on the edge of a tree trunk, its bushy tail raised and ears alert as it looks toward the camera. The background is softly blurred, drawing attention to the squirrel's dark fur and curious expression. A black squirrel is sitting upright on the ground, holding food in its front paws with its bushy tail visible behind it. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the squirrel as the main focus of the photo. A black squirrel stands alert on a ground covered with dry leaves, holding a nut in its mouth. Its bushy tail is raised high, and its dark fur contrasts with the earthy background. A black squirrel stands alert on a ground covered with dry leaves, its bushy tail raised high and its dark fur contrasting with the earthy background. The squirrel appears to be holding something in its front paws. A black squirrel is sitting upright on the ground, holding food in its front paws. The background is covered with dry leaves and a narrow wooden plank. A black squirrel is perched on a tree branch, its bushy tail raised and its body silhouetted against a light background. The squirrel appears alert, looking off into the distance. A black squirrel is sitting upright on the ground, holding and nibbling on some greenery with its front paws. Its bushy tail is curled behind it, and the background is a mix of dirt and scattered leaves.

Black squirrels are a rare color variation of either gray squirrels or fox squirrels.