The Sanborn squirrel is a squirrel that lives in the coniferous or broad-leaved mixed forests of the cold temperate or subarctic zone. They are territorial animals and are more popular in Peru, but they are ugly in other areas. Come, let's learn about this cute little squirrel together.

I. Basic information

Chinese name: Sanborn squirrel

Latin name: Sciurus sanborn

Alternative name: San's squirrel

Kingdom: Animalia

phylum: Chordate

Class: Mammalia

Order: Rodents

Family: Sciuridae

Genus: Squirrel

Named and dated: Osgood, 1944

English name: Sanborn's Squirrel

two , Living habits

The Sanborn squirrel prefers to live in the coniferous forest or broad-leaved mixed forest in the cold temperate or sub-arctic zone. It is generally herbivorous and its food is mainly seeds, fruit Ren, not hibernating, mostly foraging in forests on hillsides and river valleys.

Sanborn squirrels are active during the day and are most active in the early morning. They are good at climbing and jumping on trees and are agile. Usually 1 or 2 more animals are active, but when food is extremely poor, there is a phenomenon of group migration. They build nests in trees or use tree holes to live, and have the habit of storing food for the winter.

Sanborn squirrels molt every spring and autumn, and mostly come into estrus in spring and summer. The estrus period is about two weeks, and the calf is born 2 to 3 times a year, usually in April and June. more.