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Scaly-tailed Squirrel — printable fact sheet
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Scaly-tailed Squirrel
Anomalurus derbianus
The Scaly-tailed Squirrel, also known as Lord Derby's Anomalure, is a unique rodent native to the forests of Central and West Africa. Unlike true squirrels, these nocturnal animals possess a distinctive set of scales under their tails, which help them grip tree bark. They are ex…
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- Despite being called 'squirrels', Scaly-tailed Squirrels are more closely related to rodents like springhares than to true squirrels.
- Scaly-tailed Squirrels are not true squirrels; they belong to a distinct family called Anomaluridae. Their scaly tails are unique among mammals and help anchor them to trees while climbing. They are also among the largest gliding mammals in the world.
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