Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevostii
CLASS Mammalia | ORDER Rodentia | FAMILY SciuridaeRANGE Southeast Asia
HABITAT Forests, cultivated areas, and gardens
DIET Fruit, nuts, seeds, buds, flowers, insects and bird eggs
RANGE Southeast Asia
HABITAT Forests, cultivated areas, and gardens
DIET Fruit, nuts, seeds, buds, flowers, insects and bird eggs
The Prevost's squirrel is diurnal (active during the day) and arboreal (lives in trees). Their toes are well adapted with sharp claws for clinging to tree trunks.
At night, they rest in tree hollows or on tree branches in nests built of leaves and twigs. They wrap their tails around them at night for warmth.
Females average 1 - 2 young after a 5 week gestation. Females may have up to 3 litters a year.
This mammal faces threats from habitat loss and the illegal pet trade. A substantial part of its native range has been replaced by plantations.
