Japanese squirrel
Sciurus lis (Sciurus lis) is a tree squirrel of the genus Sciurus endemic to Japan. Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck described it in 1844. The range of the Japanese squirrel includes the islands of Honshū, Shikoku, and Kyūshū. Recently, populations in southwestern Honshū and Shikoku have declined, and those in Kyūshū have disappeared. One of the factors affecting the regional extinction of this species appears to be human deforestation. Blue streaked Lory yellow collared lovebird Show more output Japanese squirrels are tree squirrels, which means they live in trees. They have bushy tails, big bushy ears and sharp hands. Their fur color changes depending on the season. In summer, it is orange-red and in winter the coat becomes gray or light brown and white under the chin and belly. Geography Continent Asia The people of the government East Asia Country Japan Area Shikoku, Honshu, Kyushu Biogeographic region...