From prairie grasslands and mountain forests to deserts and coastal woodlands, squirrels occupy a wide range of habitats across western North America. Their diversity includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, marmots, prairie dogs, and chipmunks, each adapted to its particular environment.
Designed as a field guide, Tamara Harrison's volume describes the 65 squirrel species found west of the Mississippi River. Each account includes the common and scientific names, identification features, habitat, nesting or burrowing habits, preferred environment, and other natural history information. Arranged according to the revised 1997 checklist of North American mammals.
