African Ground Squirrel

In South Africa, Cape ground squirrels live in social groups in burrows. They're a bit like prairie dogs. (Jane Waterman) Perspective by John Kelly You’ve heard of the canary in the coal mine — the ...

There are 272 species of squirrels that fall into three broad categories – flying squirrels, ground squirrels and tree squirrels. 7 In spite of their name, flying squirrels aren’t capable of flight – but they can glide. This gliding is achieved using a thin, furry cape-like membrane, called the patagium, which stretches from the wrist to the ankle. 8 It helps propel the flying squirrel ...

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Cultural Geography Historic Cultures The African continent has a unique place in human history. Widely believed to be the “cradle of humankind,” Africa is the only continent with fossil evidence of human beings (Homo sapiens) and their ancestors through each key stage of their evolution .

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