The big-eyed squirrel is a small breed with no skin wings between the fore and hind limbs and a long hairy tail. It usually lives in the coniferous forest or mixed broad-leaved forest in the cold temperate or sub-cold zone. It is a herbivorous animal. Generally, seeds and nuts are the main food. They are good at jumping and climbing on trees. Many people want to keep big-eyed squirrels as pets, but are they worried that big-eyed squirrels are protected animals? So let's find out today.

Is the big-eyed squirrel a protected animal

The big-eyed squirrel is a protected animal and has been included in the International Mammal Red Book of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), but it is a low-risk species.