Squirrels of the world

The authors reveal every detail of the family Sciuridae, which includes ground squirrels, tree squirrels, flying squirrels, prairie dogs, and chipmunks. Each species - from the familiar gray squirrel of American backyards to the exotic and endangered woolly flying squirrel of Pakistan - is described in a detailed account that includes distinguishing characteristics, ecology, natural history, conservation status, and current threats to its existence.