Perny's Long-nosed Squirrel Dremomys pernyi

It is found in Northeast India, southern and central China, northern Myanmar, northern Vietnam, and Taiwan. It is a diurnal and arboreal species, which also forages on the forest floor. It occurs in subtropical montane evergreen, broad leaved forests and coniferous forests. It has been found to occupy tree hollows in mid high canopy of dense oak, bamboo, fir and pine forest patches.

Three-striped Palm Squirrel Funambulus palmarum

It is found in India (south of the Vindhyas) and Sri Lanka. They are fairly vocal, with a cry that sounds like "chip chip chip" when danger is present. They are opportunists in urban areas, and can be easily tamed and trained to accept food from humans.

In Hindu legend, during the construction of the Rama Setu (bridge) at Rameswaram by Sri Rama and the monkey army, a little squirrel also contributed in its own little way. It rolled in the beach sand and then ran to the end of the bridge to shake off the sand from its back. Sri Rama, pleased by the creature's dedication, caressed the squirrel's back and ever since, the Indian squirrel carried white stripes on its back, which are believed to be the mark of Rama's fingers.

A little cutie.

Lake Lanier, Georgia

Malayan Giant Squirrel (Ratufa bicolor), family Sciuridae, Assam, India

The cutest little chipmunk.

Custer State Park, South Dakota