Bush Squirrel

(Paraxerus Cepapi)

  • Length 25cm (without the tail)
  • Weight 1-5 kg
  • Breeding During the rainy season, give birth up to 4 blind young
  • Gestation 53-57 Days
  • Longevity 5-6 years

The Bush Squirrel is common and well established throughout the South Luangwa’s woodland and savannah areas. They live in holes in the trees and have a varied diet of fruits, insects and seeds.

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