Damara Ground Squirrel

Geosciurus princeps

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

The mountain ground squirrel is a rodent that is native to southwestern Angola, western Namibia, and western South Africa. It is also known as the Kaoko ground squirrel or the Damara ground squirrel.

Fun Fact

In the daytime, they may range up to 1 km (0.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Restricted to a narrow band of the southwest arid region of Africa from southern Angola to southern Namibia and as far south as Richtersveld National Park.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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