As I understand it, this squirrel shouldn't be here - this is outside of their range. That said, I can't believe it's another species.

Camera:	Nikon D2x
Date:	Sunday, September 3rd, 2006 at 1:37 PM
Exposure:	1/160 sec at f2.8
ISO:	400 asa
Lens:	80-200mm f/2.8D ED-IF AF-S Zoom-Nikkor at 185mm (equivalent field of view of a 277.5mm lens on a 35mm camera)
Scientific Name:	species related to Tamiasciurus hudsonicus (Red Squirrel)
Tag:	BC fauna
Larger image:	1999 x 1328
Raw image:	4288 x 2848