Talk:Northern palm squirrel
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The northern palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It has a wide distribution in the Indian subcontinent and Iran, being a semi-arboreal species found in dry deciduous forest and many other rural and urban habitats. It is a common species with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of least concern. This northern palm squirrel was photographed in Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Photograph credit: Charles James Sharp
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Perth data out of date.
editThere was a trapping project that has controlled the population. This news article suggests less than 10 squirrels: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-07/the-rise-and-fall-of-perths-palm-squirrel-pest-population/8683784 You certainly don't see them in the streets anymore. ~2026-33625-52 (talk) 11:19, 7 June 2026 (UTC)