#prevost's squirrel

An Asian Tricoloured Squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii) enjoying a feast in the Fragile Forest. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

Feasting upside-down, this Asian Tricoloured Squirrel and others like it are setting NASA thinking. According to Richard Mallery in his book “Nuts About Squirrels,” NASA researchers are “trying to figure out how [squirrels] can eat hanging upside-down and never experience motion sickness” and learn something “that might help astronauts live more comfortably in space and work for peanuts.”

Sciuridae

1. Giant Indian Squirrel

2. Eurasian Red Squirrel

3. Tassel Eared Squirrel

4. Prevost's Squirrel

5. Eastern Grey Squirrel

6. Tufted Ground Squirrel

7. Tufted Pygmy Squirrel

8. Finlayson's Squirrel

so pretty :]

Ecureuil de Prévost - Il participe à la dissémination des graines et à la reproduction des végétaux via ses déjections.

Prevost's squirrel (Callosciurus prevostii)

Prevost's squirrel is a colourful species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in forests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo and nearby smaller islands, with an introduced population in northern Sulawesi. Although the Prevost's squirrel is declining is some regions because of habitat loss and hunting, the species is not considered threatened since it generally remains common and widespread. It can live in somewhat disturbed habitats and often visits plantations or gardens. It mostly feeds on plant material, especially fruits, but also takes insects. In general, the subspecies of the Prevost's squirrel have been described based on their colour patterns. While there are significant geographical variations, there are also some individual variations within each region.The Prevost's squirrel is active during the day and mostly stays in trees, only occasionally moving on the ground.