Rear view of the Himalayan Striped Squirrel (Tamiops mcclellandii) on the forest floor in Western Thailand clearly showing it's stripes

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The Himalayan Striped Squirrel (Tamiops mcclellandii), also known as Western Striped Squirrel, or Burmese Striped Squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. This species is diurnal, arboreal and feeds on fruits, vegetable matter, and insects. It often seen in small groups and uses tree holes for shelter. It lives in a variety of forest from tropical to subtropical in Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Size: 3816px × 2573px
Location: Kaeng Krachan, Petchburi, Thailand
Photo credit: © Robert Kennett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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