Japanese squirrels are squirrels that live in Japan. They are generally herbivorous and like to live in coniferous forests or mixed broad-leaved forests in the cold temperate zone or sub-cold zone. Let the editor continue to introduce them to you. Check out the Japanese squirrel!

1. Basic information

[Chinese name] Japanese squirrel

[Latin scientific name] Sciurus lis

[Kingdom] Animalia

【phylum】Chordates

【Class】Mammalia

【Order】Rodents

【Family】Sciuridae

[Genus] Squirrel

II. Appearance characteristics

Japanese squirrels are small in size and have no skin wings between their fore and hind limbs. Has a long fluffy tail.

III. Living habits

Japanese squirrels like to live in coniferous forests or mixed broad-leaved forests in the cold temperate zone or sub-cold zone. They are generally herbivorous, and their food is mainly seeds, Nuts. They mostly forage in forests on hillsides and river valleys. Japanese squirrels are generally active during the day and are most active in the early morning. They are good at climbing and jumping on trees and are agile.

4. Distribution range

Japanese squirrels are distributed in Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku).

V. Protection level

The Japanese squirrel has been included in the International Mammal Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), 2008 list ver 3.1 - Low risk (LC).

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