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Mammals
Squirrel
Sciurus vulgaris
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Weight
- 0.25-0.34 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is a omnivore species found in Forests worldwide. It typically lives 5-10 years, weighing around 0.25-0.34 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the squirrel: Squirrels plant thousands of trees by forgetting buried nuts.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.