Perny's Long-nosed Squirrel

Fascinating facts about the Perny's Long-nosed Squirrel

• At heights between 2,000 and 3,500 m, Perny's long-nosed squirrel lives in coniferous and evergreen broad-leaf forests, but it only moves into newly planted pine stands once the trees are six to ten years old. This altitude-restricted, age-dependent habitat choice.
• In protected pine reserves, squirrel numbers rise with the amount of shrub growth, while they drop in unprotected forests that lack such understory. By feeding on pine seeds and moving them away from the parent tree, the squirrel is considered important for pine seed dispersal.
• The squirrel measures 170-203 mm from head to body, carries a 138-180 mm tail, and weighs between 160-225 g.
• Active by day and mostly ground-dwelling, Perny's long-nosed squirrel still climbs trees and is known for being a highly vocal, loud species.
• The IUCN lists the species as Least Concern thanks to its wide range and presumed large population, yet it faces threats from habitat loss due to shifting cultivation and hunting for meat.

At a glance

About the Perny's Long-nosed Squirrel

In the lush, vibrant forests of eastern Asia, Perny's Long-nosed Squirrel dances through the trees with effortless agility, its slender body weaving in and out of the dappled shadows with a quiet confidence. As it moves, its remarkably long, pointed snout twitches with every sniff, drinking in the scents of the forest floor, where it forages for seeds, nuts, and fruits with an insatiable appetite. With its bushy tail streaming behind it like a banner, this charming squirrel embodies the very essence of forest life, its every movement a testament to its remarkable adaptability and resilience.

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