Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae (/ sɪˈjuːrɪdeɪ, - diː /), a family that includes small or medium-sized rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels (including chipmunks and prairie dogs, among others), and flying squirrels.

A squirrel is any of the small- to medium-sized rodents that belong to the family Sciuridae. Although to most people, the word squirrel represents the different species of tree squirrels, other rodents like marmots, chipmunks, prairie dogs, flying squirrels, and ground squirrels are also included in the family Sciuridae.

2014年6月27日 · Squirrels are nimble, bushy-tailed rodents found all over the world. They belong to the Sciuridae family, which includes prairie dogs, chipmunks and marmots.

In this article, we will introduce 11 species of squirrels found in North America. 1. Flying Squirrels. Genus: Glaucomys. There are three species of flying squirrel in North America: the southern …

2025年2月21日 · squirrel, (family Sciuridae), generally, any of the 50 genera and 268 species of rodents whose common name is derived from the Greek skiouros, meaning “shade tail,” which describes one of the most conspicuous and recognizable features of these small mammals.

2022年11月7日 · Look for these clues to tell different types of squirrels apart, and learn more about squirrels' quirky habits and where to find them. You may have a concrete idea of what a …

Squirrels are familiar to almost everyone. More than 200 squirrel species live all over the world, with the notable exception of Australia. The tiniest squirrel is the aptly named African pygmy...

2024年11月11日 · The squirrel family is divided into several subfamilies (listed below), with the most notable in North America being tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels.

These furry little forest ambassadors are wildly successful at surviving in a human-centric world. Unlike some other urban species, squirrels are just cute enough to get away with most antics. The squirrel family contains over 285 species, and each one …

squirrel, Any of about 260 species in 50 genera (family Sciuridae) of mostly diurnal rodents found almost worldwide. Many species are arboreal; some are terrestrial. All species have strong …