Many people have seen rabbits and said they are very docile animals. In fact, I think squirrels are gentler than rabbits. Their weight is about 380 grams, body length is about 20-28 cm, tail is fluffy, length is 16-24 cm, more than half of the body length. If the squirrel's tail is covered on the body, it still looks very big.
Squirrels like to move at heights. They are small mammals.
There are many kinds of squirrels, including tree squirrels, stone squirrels, ground squirrels, etc. There are nearly 35 genera and 212 species in the world, while there are 11 genera and 24 species in China, among which rock squirrels and lateral striped rock squirrels are endemic to China.
Squirrels are so docile and kind. What do they eat? Squirrels mainly eat hazelnuts, pinecones, almonds, and acorns. But sometimes it also eats meat. If the food is scarce, the squirrel has another choice.
Squirrels are the larger species of rats, but they are still not at the top of the food chain. Because it is still pursued and threatened by natural enemies. The reason why squirrel is incomplete is that its image is cute, and also because of its value. Squirrel fur is one of the major wild furs in Heilongjiang Province, and used to be an important product for export to earn foreign exchange. Squirrel skin can be used to make leather clothes, scarves, hats, etc. The tail can be used as a pen.
Squirrels can give birth about 3 times a year, and each time can give birth to 4-6 squirrels. The duration of pregnancy is 35-40 days.