Singapore is home to many species of squirrels, with the Plantain Squirrel being the most common. The Plantain Squirrel has a long bushy tail and can be easily distinguished by the black and white stripes along the sides of its body
But several are in danger of becoming extinct in Singapore, namely, the Cream-coloured Giant Squirrel, Shrew-faced Ground Squirrel, Red Giant Flying Squirrel and Red-cheeked Flying Squirrel.
Squirrels' favorite natural foods are hickory nuts, pecans, black walnuts and acorns. Their favorite feeder food is black oil sunflower seeds, their least favorite feeder food is thistle seed.
Video of the Plantain squirrel taken by Mr Chan Jin Lee at East Coast Carpark F2 on 14 Nov 2024.
UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2024/11/4369-singapore-wildlife-plantain.html
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