The red-bellied squirrel has a relatively slender body, a short snout, a long tail, an olive-yellow-gray back coat, a gray-yellow tail and belly, and long black hairs on the ears. It mainly inhabits trees and has a mixed diet, feeding on insects, fruits, nuts and crops. Knowing so much, do you think the red-bellied squirrel is a protected animal?

Is the red-bellied squirrel a protected animal

The red-bellied squirrel is a protected animal and is not allowed to be traded or hunted. During the year, the peak breeding season is mainly in May and December, usually 1-3 litters per litter.