Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel
(Tamiops swinhoei)
This species collects their food and stores it for a later date, when food is scarce.
Fun Facts
Swinhoe's Striped Squirrel
Animal Class
Mammal
Size
Ranges between 14 - 25cm in length
Diet
Herbivorous. They eat a large array of seeds, nuts, fruits and ginger nectar
Habitat
Tropical forests and shrublands
Distribution
China and south east Asia
Appearance
Small bodies with stripes running from their nose to their neck and a second set of stripes that run the length of their body
Lifespan
Up to 10 years
Did you know?
Swinhoe's striped squirrels usually breed once every 6 months and they can have approximately 3 - 6 offspring in every litter.
See our Swinhoe's Striped Squirrels!
We have two Swinhoe's striped squirrels at Ponderosa Zoo, come and visit them next to the Nocturnal House!
The African Pygmy Goat Population
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
Stable
Threats
There are no major threats to this species
Population
Unknown
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