Did you know that a groundhog is really a type of squirrel? That squirrels control their body temperature with their tails? That most squirrels have yellow-tinted eye lenses that work like sunglasses to reduce glare? That tree squirrels can turn their hind feet completely around when climbing down a tree head-first? In Squirrels: The Animal Answer Guide, Richard W. Thorington Jr. and Katie Ferrell unveil the fascinating world of one of the -most watched- mammals on the planet.
The diversity of squirrels is astounding. There are 278 species that inhabit all continents except...
Did you know that a groundhog is really a type of squirrel? That squirrels control their body temperature with their tails? That most squirrels hav...
Richard W., Jr. Thorington John L. Koprowski Michael A. Steele
Squirrels of the World, written by scientists with more than 100 years of collective experience studying these popular mammals, is the first comprehensive examination of all 285 species of squirrels worldwide. The authors reveal virtually every detail of the family Sciuridae, which includes ground squirrels, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks. Each species--from the familiar gray squirrel of American backyards to the exotic and endangered woolly flying squirrel of Pakistan--is described in a detailed account that includes distinguishing...
Squirrels of the World, written by scientists with more than 100 years of collective experience studying these popular mammals, is the firs...
