Cambodian Striped Squirrel

The Cambodian striped squirrel (Tamiops rodolphii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in eastern Thailand, Cambodia, southern Laos, and southern Vietnam. == Appearance == Males and females look almost the same. They have the same body size, fur color, and stripe patterns. Therefore, one cannot easily tell between males and females just by looking at them. This also means that there is no sexual dimorphism. Additionally, compared to other squirrel species, the Cambodian squirrel does not significantly change colors during different seasons. This means the Cambodian striped squirrel will have short light brown fur throughout the seasons with black and light stripes covering their back and heads. == Habitat == The Cambodian Striped Squirrel inhabits tropical forests, shrublands, and rural gardens. They are usually found in the understory and lower canopy of the forests. While their elevation range has not been reported, its closely related species, Tamiops macclellandi, has been found 1,500 meters above sea level. == Behavior == One of the Cambodian striped squirrel's more unusual behaviors is how it acts as a bark gleaner by foraging for food by searching across the vertical bark surfaces of trees. They are omnivores and along…