Interesting Facts:
Prevost’s squirrel has many different common names including tri-colored, ornamental, and beautiful squirrel, as it is arguably the most colorful squirrel in the world. At a year old, Prevost’s squirrels can mate, and have litters up to three times a year with one to four offspring per litter. Since they can live to be up to ten years old in the wild, that is a lot of baby squirrels!

Other Information:
Prevost’s squirrels are about the same size as the fox squirrels that can been seen frequently around campus, but unlike fox squirrels, they are found in Southeast Asia and the surrounding islands. As with all squirrels, tri-colored squirrels have short forelimbs and longer hind limbs, and use their tail for balance while running, jumping, climbing, and signaling in communication. Ornamental squirrels can also trill and whistle to communicate, although they are usually solitary animals in adulthood. These diurnal squirrels do not hibernate, unlike some other small rodents. Beautiful squirrels are currently listed at a conservation status of least concern, but may still be decreasing in number due to habitat loss and destruction.

First picture and some information from
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/SmallMammals/fact-prevost.cfm
Second picture and some information from
http://www.hoglezoo.org/animals/view.php?id=184
Last picture and some information from
http://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org/animals_gallery.asp?id=79
Scientific classification, conservation status, and other additional
information from
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/ Callosciurus_prevostii.html