The squirrel is a nimble and versatile small mammal that thrives in coastal environments, known for its quick movements and playful energy. They live in mangrove forests, where tall trees, tangled roots, and tidal waters create the perfect environment for their active lifestyle. Squirrels in mangrove forests including Imoba mangrove forest spend most of their time high in the trees, running and leaping from branch to branch with amazing speed. Their fur is short and silky, usually brown or grey, blending perfectly with the mangrove tree bark. With their long, bushy tails, they maintain balance as they move through the forest canopy, while their sharp claws help them grip slippery branches. Their bodies are slender, with large eyes and small, pointed ears. They use different sounds to communicate with other squirrels, along with tail movements to signal one another. Squirrels are small to medium-sized animals, with a body length of 15-25 cm, a tail length of 12-20 cm, and a total weight of about 150-300 grams. They also have a special survival trick, flattening themselves against tree bark to stay completely hidden from predators. Squirrels are planners, when the winter season approaches, they gather and hide food in different places to ensure survival during difficult seasons, a habit that shows intelligence, foresight, and good decision making.
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