Squirrel | Chipmunk | animal histrology
Channel: Animal histrology
Date: 22/11/2022

Squirrel | Chipmunk | animal histrology

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Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa, and were introduced by humans to Australia
There are more than 200 species of squirrels all over the world. They are mostly categorized into three different types – ground squirrels, tree squirrels, and flying squirrels.


The various types are differentiated by their size and where they live. According to reports, squirrels are found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia. They go by the scientific name Sciuridae.

Some of the common types of squirrels include the Indian giant squirrel, the Western grey squirrel, and the American red squirrel. With the right habitat and care, you can also keep a squirrel as a pet.

In this article, we will focus mainly on tree squirrels – but the squirrel family is actually much larger than you think. Groundhogs, chipmunks and prairie dogs are also squirrels!