Wildlife
Bushy-tailed squirrels are known for, and named after, their prominent and fluffy tails. Flicking their bushy tails is a method of communication between the squirrels. They also have large ears and possess sharp claws that help them climb. There are 28 species of bushy-tailed squirrel, all in genus Sciurus. They are found in Europe, Asia and the Americas.
Scientific name: Sciurus
Rank: Genus
The shading illustrates the diversity of this group - the darker the colour the greater the number of species. Data provided by WWF's Wildfinder.
The Bushy-tailed squirrels can be found in a number of locations including: Amazon Rainforest, Europe, North America, Russia, South America. Find out more about these places and what else lives there.
The following habitats are found across the Bushy-tailed squirrels distribution range. Find out more about these environments, what it takes to live there and what else inhabits them.
Discover what these behaviours are and how different plants and animals use them.
Additional data source: Animal Diversity Web
The genus Sciurus contains most of the common, bushy-tailed squirrels in North America, Europe, temperate Asia, Central America and South America.
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Helpless young
Tree dweller
Adapted to climbing
Herbivorous
Maternal care
Visual communication
Viviparous