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Squirrel
A Squirrel is a member of the rodent family. It is small in size measuring about 7-10 cms and between 10-12 gms. It has a slender body with a bushy tail and large eyes. The hind limbs are longer than the forelimbs and its paws are padded with toes. Its fur is soft and silky.Squirrels live in every habitat,but avoid extreme conditionsThey are predominantly herbivorous, subsisting on seeds and nuts, and vegetables.They have large incisors for gnawing and these grow throughout their lives.squirrels have an excellent sense of vision,squirrels have an excellent sense of vision,squirrels have an excellent sense of vision,Because squirrels cannot digest cellulose, they must rely on foods rich in proteins , carbohydrates and fats. In temperate regions, early spring is the hardest time of year for squirrels because the nuts they buried are beginning to sprout (and thus are no longer available to eat), while many of the usual food sources have not yet become available. During these times, squirrels rely heavily on the buds of trees. Three species are well known- African Pygmy, Laotian Flying Squirrel and the Alpine Marmot. squirrels are divided into five subfamilies with 58 genra and 285 species. They have a lifespan of 5to 10 years in the wild and have been known to survive for 20 years in captivity. |
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