Funambulus

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Funambulus

Funambulus is a genus of rodents in the Sciuridae (squirrel) family, the only one in tribe Funambulini.[1] It contains these species:[2][3]

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A squirrel apparently appearing to give a thumbs up but is actually eating maize grain.

Etymology

"Funambulus" is the Latin word for "rope-dancer".[5]

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