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Sunday, 8 August 2021

1-4-1998 IGUAZU, ARGENTINA - GUIANAN SQUIRREL (Sciurus aestuans)



The Brazilian squirrel (or Guianan squirrel) (Sciurus aestuans) is a tree squirrel in the genus Sciurus endemic to South America. It is found in South-eastern Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Suriname and Venezuela.

It is a dark brown squirrel that feeds mainly on fruits and nuts, but can also prey on eggs and the young of birds.