Mindanao squirrel

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Mindanao squirrel
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Sciuridae
Genus: Sundasciurus
Species:
S. mindanensis
Binomial name
Sundasciurus mindanensis
(Steere, 1890)
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The Mindanao squirrel (Sundasciurus mindanensis) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is endemic to the Philippines.

In April 22-27, 2024, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Socsargen and Davao Region documented the rarest sightings of the endemic Philippine pygmy squirrel and Mindanao squirrel inhabiting the 80,864-hectare Mount Apo Natural Park, Director Felix Alicer said. [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. Chiozza, F. (2016). "Sundasciurus mindanensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2016: e.T42567A22249631. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T42567A22249631.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. Chi, Chi (May 5, 2024). "DENR spots 'Ibong Adarna,' endemic squirrels in Mt. Apo". The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  3. "4 'Ibong Adarna' Spotted by DENR in Mt. Apo". Summit Media. May 5, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2024.
  4. Rebollibo, Rommel (May 5, 2024). "'Ibong Adarna' spotted in Philippines' tallest mountain". Rappler . Retrieved May 5, 2024.