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Tree squirrel

(Paraxerus cepapi)

lion

 

Total length:

35cm / 11.8in

Weight:

100-260g / 3.5-9.2oz

Food:

A great variety of plant material as well as insects

Habitat:

A variety of bushveld habitats

Social behaviour:

They are seen alone or as mother/offspring groups, but live in loose association with a larger group

Active:

Daytime

Sightings:

Very common



Tree squirrels are common throughout the Kruger National Park and are best observed in the camps, because it is difficult to get close to them on the roads. They become very tame in most camps and, unfortunately, visitors are tempted to feed them. This can cause them to become problem animals that later have to be killed by park officials.



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How to find tree squirrels in the Kruger National Park:

Stay at these camps:
Letaba
Satara
Tsendze

Top tips:
Although they occur in most Kruger camps, Letaba is the best place to see tree squirrels.

Also look for tree squirrels at all the picnic sites in Kruger.

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