MAMMAL MONDAY #45!
We’re off to the rainforests of Central Africa to meet one cute rodent! That’s right folks, we said cute rodent! Grab your gear and let’s head out!
MEET THE GAMBIAN SUN SQUIRREL!
Range/Habitat: Central Africa/ rainforest, grasslands
Diet: Omnivore: eggs, insects, seeds
Length/Weight: 6-8”/ 9-13 oz
Conservation Status: common
Fun Facts:
- Gambian Sun Squirrels have olive-brown-yellow banded fur.
- They have 14 rings down their tail.
- Gambian Sun Squirrels bask in the sun (that’s where they get their name).
- Gambian sun squirrels are primarily arboreal (spend most of their time in the trees.
- They reline their nests with new leaves each night.
Gambian sun squirrels are adorable. We love that they spend their time basking in the sun to keep warm! We wonder if they use sunscreen.
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