• Squirrels are small to medium-sized rodents, with a few giant species like the Malabar and Malayan giant squirrels.
• Giant tree squirrels, arboreal and forest-dwelling, have adapted to human environments.
• Squirrels cache food during spring and summer to prepare for colder months, burying nuts in underground pantries.
• While nuts and fruits dominate their diet, Indian sun squirrels also eat insects, smaller mammals, and reptiles.