Tree Squirrel - Mammals - South Africa
In South Africa, the tree squirrel can be found in the savanna woodland areas of North West, the Northern Cape and Mpumalanga. Eastwards, it can be found in Swaziland and Mozambique. The most common tree squirrel in South Africa is the Smith’s bush squirrel or yellow-footed squirrel.
Smith's bush squirrel - Wikipedia
Smith's bush squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi), also known as the yellow-footed squirrel or tree squirrel, is an African bush squirrel which is native to woodlands of the southern Afrotropics. It is found in Angola, Botswana, the DRCongo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
South African wildlife – Tree squirrel - National Geographic
Dec 20, 2009 · This species is known in South Africa simply as a tree squirrel, or Smith’s bush squirrel more broadly. Its golden coat with tinges of rust and green make it a far more handsome creature...
42 Tree Squirrel Profile Facts: Nest, Lifespan, Habitat, More
In South Africa, tree squirrels are a charismatic and diverse group of rodents that capture the hearts of those fortunate enough to witness them in the wild. One of the most prevalent species found in the region is the Smith’s bush squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi), known for its striking orange-brown fur and sociable behavior.
Tree Squirrel - Rodent - Southern Africa - Kruger Park
The southern limit of the Tree Squirrel's distribution in South Africa, extends into the woodland savanna regions of North Western, Northern and Mpumalanga Provinces, and from here eastwards to Swaziland and Mozambique.
Tree squirrel - Wikipedia
Tree squirrels are the members of the squirrel family (Sciuridae) commonly just referred to as "squirrels". They include more than 100 arboreal species native to all continents except Antarctica and Oceania .
Smiths Bush Squirrel | Cheetah Conservation & Research Centre
Smith’s bush squirrel, also called the yellow-footed squirrel and, in South Africa, simply the tree squirrel, lives in woodland and Savannah regions of Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Wild Facts Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve | Tree squirrel
Tree squirrels are often seen in the protected bushveld areas of Sabi Sabi and the surrounding reserves. Tree squirrels, as the name implies, are arboreal (tree living) animals but will come down to the ground to forage for food.
Tree Squirrel | Kruger Park - African Wildlife
Jun 13, 2024 · The sub-species of tree squirrel found in the Kruger National Park, known as Smith's Bush Squirrel, is covered by shades of grey fur, with yellow parts covering its lower-back region, hind legs, and its bushy, long tail. These squirrels are exclusive to sub-Saharan and sub-equatorial Africa.
African bush squirrel - Wikipedia
The African bush squirrels are a genus of squirrels, Paraxerus, in the subfamily Xerinae. [1] They are only found in Africa. The 11 species in this genus are: Alexander's bush squirrel (P. alexandri) Boehm's bush squirrel (P. boehmi) Smith's bush squirrel (P. cepapi) Cooper's mountain squirrel (P. cooperi) Striped bush squirrel (P. flavovittis)