The Barbary Squirrel (Atlantoxerus getulus)
a mammal, which
lives in northern Africa, it is a large vegetarian rodent
average. He is very recognizable with his short ears, his coat
quite rough of the golden color like the sands of the desert and its stripes
black on its back. It has strong claws and a coat that is often
red-brown with short, wiry hair with an extending white stripe
on each side of its body, Size: 16 - 22 cm / Weight: 300 – 350 g.
The Barbary Squirrel is a species endemic to Algeria. The species
is present in large numbers in the Wilayas of El Bayadh, Nâama and
Bechar.
The Barbary Squirrel is classified as minor preoccupation (according to
IUCN) in Algeria. It is protected by Executive Decree No. 12-235 of 24
May 2012 establishing the list of non-domestic animal species
protected, but remains threatened by illicit trade. Species
protected
lives in northern Africa, it is a large vegetarian rodent
average. He is very recognizable with his short ears, his coat
quite rough of the golden color like the sands of the desert and its stripes
black on its back. It has strong claws and a coat that is often
red-brown with short, wiry hair with an extending white stripe
on each side of its body, Size: 16 - 22 cm / Weight: 300 – 350 g.
The Barbary Squirrel is a species endemic to Algeria. The species
is present in large numbers in the Wilayas of El Bayadh, Nâama and
Bechar.
The Barbary Squirrel is classified as minor preoccupation (according to
IUCN) in Algeria. It is protected by Executive Decree No. 12-235 of 24
May 2012 establishing the list of non-domestic animal species
protected, but remains threatened by illicit trade. Species
protected