African Giant Squirrel (Protoxerus stangeri) — Least Concern Mammalia

African Giant Squirrel

Protoxerus stangeri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Sciuridae

About

African giant squirrels form a taxon of squirrels under the subfamily Xerinae. They are only found in Africa.

Fun Fact

African giant squirrels are among the largest tree squirrels in the world, reaching 60 cm in body length, and they produce a loud, guttural alarm call that alerts entire forest canopies to the presence of eagles.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

8-12 years

Threats

  • Illegal Logging
  • Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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