Prevost's Squirrel

Habitat
This mammals is found in lowland forests, cultivated areas and gardens, descending to the ground only to cross gaps in the canopy that it cannot jump.
Wild Diet
They eat seeds, nuts, fruits, eggs and insects.
Behaviour
The Prevost's squirrel is a solitary animal that will only come together with another of the species to mate. They spend their lives in the trees and are very good at climbing and jumping.
Breeding
Gestation takes approximately 48 days and babies (usually triplets) are born into a nest of twigs and leaves or inside a tree hollow. A female can have up to 3 litters a year.
Threats
Habitat destruction is an increasing problem for these squirrels.

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INFORMATION
- Latin Name: Callosciurus prevostii
- Class: Mammals
- Order: Rodentia
- Family: Sciuridae
- Conservation Status: Least Concern



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