Answer: How Many Squirrels Are in the Park?

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The Answer

The correct answer is: There are 13 real squirrels. The wooden sign adds one painted squirrel image, making 14 squirrel figures if the decoy is included..

Here is why

1. Count four real squirrels on the left lawn.
2. Count three around the center bench.
3. Count three beside the right fence.
4. Count three across the foreground.
5. Do not count the painted squirrel on the wooden sign as a real animal.

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