Himalayan Stripped Squirrel

Appearance:

• It has a distinctive appearance with grayish-brown fur on its back, featuring longitudinal dark stripes or bands running along its sides.
• The underparts are typically lighter in color, often whitish or buff.
• It has a bushy tail that is usually darker on top and lighter underneath.

Habitat:

• The Himalayan Striped Squirrel inhabits various forested habitats, including temperate and subtropical forests, as well as montane forests.
• It is also found in shrubby areas and occasionally in urban parks and gardens.

Behavior:

• It is diurnal and primarily active during the day, spending its time foraging for seeds, nuts, fruits, and sometimes insects.
• Like other squirrels, it is arboreal and adept at climbing trees and jumping between branches.
• It builds nests in tree hollows or leaf nests for shelter.

Distribution:

• Found across the Himalayan region, including countries like India, Nepal, Bhutan, and parts of China.
• Its distribution can extend into adjacent areas of Southeast Asia.