African pygmy squirrel

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Also known as: Myosciurus pumilio

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The African pygmy squirrel (Myosciurus pumilio) is a minute tree squirrel native to the tropical forests of West Africa. It is one of the smallest squirrel species, with a body length of 6 to 8 cm and weighing only 13 to 20 grams. These squirrels are active from the ground to the canopy.12

Squirrels, in general, are rodents known for their bushy tails and are found worldwide in various ecological niches. Their diet typically includes nuts, fruits, seeds, fungi, and insects, though some species may also consume nectar, leaves, buds, flowers, bark, bird eggs, nestlings, and carrion.23

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…equally long tail; but the African pygmy squirrel (Myosciurus pumilio) of the West African tropical forests is even smaller, at 13 to 20 grams, with a body length of 6 to 8 cm and a somewhat shorter tail.
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…equally long tail; but the African pygmy squirrel (Myosciurus pumilio) of the West African tropical forests is even smaller, at 13 to 20 grams, with a body length of 6 to 8 cm and a somewhat shorter tail.
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