Prevost's Squirrel
Callosciurus prevosti
Also known as the tricolored squirrel, the prevost's squirrel is strikingly colored, with black, white, and reddish-brown bands down the length of the animal.
Home Range
Prevost squirrels live in Southeast Asia
Habitat
Lowland and montane forest
Diet
Fruit, nuts, seeds, flowers, insects, and bird eggs
Reproduction
After they are a year old, prevost's squirrels can have up to three litters each year, with one to four young per litter. Juveniles can leave the nest after about six weeks.
Social Structure
Prevost's squirrels are solitary. They communicate with each other by trilling, whistling, or raising their tail.
Fun Fact
There are more than 200 species of tree and ground squirrels.
