Smith's bush squirrel
A species of African bush squirrels, Also known as Tree squirrel Scientific name : Paraxerus cepapi Genus : African bush squirrels
Smith's bush squirrel, A species of African bush squirrels
Also known as:
Tree squirrel
Scientific name: Paraxerus cepapi
Genus: African bush squirrels
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Description
The Smith-Chipmunk (Paraxerus cepapi), also called common shrimp or yellow-footed shrubs, is a species of African shrubs, a genus of croissants. It is distributed in large parts of southeastern Africa in ten subspecies and forms social family groups.
General Info
Lifespan
4-9 years
Diet
Smith's bush squirrel primarily thrives on a diet rich in plant matter, demonstrating a preference for indigenous African fruit, nuts, and seeds. The species is known to additionally consume insects, especially during breeding season, providing diversity and protein in their dietary intake.
Appearance
The smith's bush squirrel is a small-sized mammal with an elongated, slender body covered in dense fur. Its fur primarily features shades of reddish-brown, with a distinguishable, darker dorsal stripe running from head to tail. The smith's bush squirrel showcases a bushy tail, often longer than its body, and large, round eyes. Subtle differences arise between genders, with males possessing slightly broader heads. This species does not exhibit notable variance in appearance with age or across subspecies.
Behavior
Smith's bush squirrel is primarily a diurnal, arboreal forager, known for its distinctive leaping technique between trees. It shows solitary behavior, with individuals partitioning food resources territorially. Smith's bush squirrel exhibits limited social interaction, confined mainly to males pursuing females during the breeding season or nurturing mother-offspring relationships.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Gnawing mammals Family
Squirrels Genus
African bush squirrels Species
Smith's bush squirrel 
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