Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Mammal
Habitat
Jentink's squirrel inhabits tropical rainforests and lowland forests in Borneo, particularly in dense vegetation and areas with abundant trees. It prefers elevations up to 1,000 meters, avoiding open or disturbed areas.
Diet
This squirrel primarily feeds on fruits, seeds, and nuts, supplemented by insects and occasionally bird eggs. It forages during the day in the forest canopy, using its sharp teeth to crack open hard shells.
Behavior
Jentink's squirrel is diurnal and arboreal, spending most of its time in trees where it leaps between branches. It is generally solitary or lives in pairs, establishing small territories and communicating with vocalizations or tail flicks to warn of danger.
Conservation Status
Jentink's squirrel is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN due to habitat loss from deforestation and logging. Population trends are decreasing, with major threats including fragmentation of rainforest habitats.