The Prevost's squirrel is found in the trees of dense rain forests.
IN THE WILD – Fruits, nuts, seeds, buds, flowers, insects and bird eggs
IN THE ZOO – Fruits, vegetables, rodent blocks and protein biscuits
- Carries fruit away from trees and drops the seeds on the ground, producing new plants
- One-year-olds can have up to 3 litters of young each year
- Each litter can have 1 to 4 young
- Uses tail for balance when running and climbing and as a rudder when jumping
- Communicates by trilling, whistling or raising tail