Prevost’s Squirrel

Scientific Name: Callosciurus prevostii

Found In: They are found in lowland and montane forests, cultivated areas, and gardens in the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Bangka Island, Rhio Archipelago, Sulawesi, and the East Indies.

Size: average adult is 5 to 11 inches with a tail of 3 to 10 inches long; weighs about 11 ounces

Diet: fruit, nuts, seeds, buds, flowers, insects, and bird eggs

Threat Level: Least Concern, potential threats include habitat loss and collection for the illegal pet trade

Facts: Unlike ground squirrels, tree squirrels do not hibernate.

ZooFarm Prevost’s squirrels: male Kalapa