The big-eyed squirrel is a very cute squirrel breed. Friends who are not very familiar with them, do you feel puzzled? Hahaha, then, let the editor lead you to understand them together!

I. Basic information

Chinese name: Big-eyed squirrel

Latin name: Sciurus oculatus 

Alternative name: Peters squirrel

Kingdom: Animalia

Department: Chordate 

Class: Mammalia 

Order: Rodentia&nbsp ;

Family: Sciuridae 

Genus: Squirrel 

Named and dated: Peters, 1863

English name: Peters's Squirrel

II. Appearance characteristics

The big-eyed squirrel is small, and its molars (including premolars) are on both sides of the jaw Each is 5/4, the upper molars have 5, and there are no skin wings between the front and rear limbs.

III. Distribution range

The big-eyed squirrel is mainly distributed in Mexico (Guanajuato, Hidalgo, Mexico, Puebla, Queretaro, San Luis Potosí, Veracruz).

IV. Living habits

1. Big-eyed squirrels like to inhabit the coniferous forests or broad-leaved mixed forests in the cold temperate zone and sub-cold zone.

2. Big-eyed squirrels have the habit of building nests in trees or living in tree holes; in addition, they also have the habit of storing food for the winter.

3. Big-eyed squirrels generally forage in forests on hillsides and river valleys, and usually mainly feed on herbs, such as seeds and nuts.

4. Big-eyed squirrels usually come into estrus in spring and summer, and the estrus period is about two weeks. Female big-eyed squirrels can give birth 2 to 3 times a year, usually in April and June.

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