Squirrel - Wikipedia The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels (including chipmunks and prairie dogs, among others), and flying squirrels Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa, and were introduced by humans to Australia [1]
9 Common Squirrels in California (With Pictures and Identification) This guide highlights 9 common squirrels in California, complete with pictures and key identification details It’s designed to help you recognize each species and understand where they live and how they behave across the state
Squirrel facts | Mammals | BBC Earth How many different types of squirrels are there? There are 272 species of squirrels that fall into three broad categories – flying squirrels, ground squirrels and tree squirrels 7 In spite of their name, flying squirrels aren’t capable of flight – but they can glide
22 Facts You May Not Know About Squirrels - Treehugger The squirrel family is among the most diverse of all modern mammals, with more than 278 species and 51 genera thriving everywhere from Arctic tundra and tropical rainforest to farms, suburbs, and