Nanyang Gus squirrel is a kind of squirrel with a special appearance. Because of their high recognition, they are very popular among squirrel lovers. Let's learn about this squirrel together.

I. Morphological characteristics

The Nanyang Gass squirrel was once a subspecies of the fire squirrel. It is characterized by small size, molar teeth (including premolars) are 5/4 on each side of the jaw, 5 upper molars, no skin wings between the front and rear limbs, and a long hairy tail. Usually 1 or 2 more animals are active, but they migrate in groups when food is extremely poor.

II. Habitat

Nanyang Gass squirrels like to build nests in trees or use tree holes to inhabit, preferring to live in the cold temperate zone or sub-frigid zone coniferous or mixed broadleaf forests.

Three. Living habits

Nanyang Gass squirrels are generally herbivorous, and their food is mainly seeds and nuts. Do not hibernate. They mostly forage in forests on hillsides and river valleys. They are active during the day, most active in the early morning, good at climbing and jumping in trees, and agile. Has the habit of stockpiling food for overwintering. Moult every spring and autumn. Mostly in spring and summer, the estrus period is about two weeks. They give birth 2 to 3 times a year, usually in April and June.

4. Distribution range

Nanyanggas squirrels are distributed in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Brazil and Colombia.