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 Antarctica and Australia --
varying in size from the lumbering 18-pound gray marmot to the
graceful pygmy flying squirrel that is smaller than most mice. In
many parts of the world they readily share human habitats, joining
us for lunch in a city park, raiding our bird feeders, and sneaking
into college dorm rooms through open windows. Reviled as pests or
loved as an endearing amusement, squirrels have played important
roles in trade, literature, and mythology.
Thorington and Ferrell cover every aspect of this diverse animal
family, from the first squirrels of 36 million years ago to the
present day. With over one hundred photographs and an intuitive
question-and-answer format, this authoritative and engaging guide
sheds light on a common mammal that is anything but
commonplace.
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