answersLogoWhite

0

Are squirrels mammals

Updated: 10/8/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Best Answer

Although squirrels can not fly, there is one specific breed that has loose flabs of skin that they stretch out with their arms to levitate when they jump. These are called Flying Squirrels. Most squirrels cannot do that. But technically, squirrels cannot fly.

User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Yes. They are a type of rodent, which is the largest family of mammals.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

Yes, squirrels are members of the order Rodentia. They are rodents.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

A bear is a mammal because they are warm blooded and produce milk.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

6y ago

There are several species of squirrels, none can fly. Flying squirrels can glide from tree to tree, but only bats are truly flying mammals.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

A squirrel is a mammal.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago

A raccoon is a mammal.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Are squirrels mammals
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Are bears and squirrels mammals?

Yes, bears and squirrels are mammals.


Are monkeys and squirrels both mammals?

Yes, both monkeys and squirrels are mammals.


Which mammals fly?

Bats are the flying mammals. There are some squirrels that 'glide' that are referred to as flying squirrels.


Do squirrels have momanddad?

Squirrels are mammals, so yes the baby squirrels do have mothers and fathers.


Are squirrels related to cats?

No, cats are feliones and squirrels are rodents they are both mammals but that is about it


What organism hibernates?

in mammals such as: Bears and Squirrels">


What is the classification of a squirel?

Squirrels are classed as mammals


Do squirrels lays eggs?

No. Squirrels are placental mammals, meaning they give birth to live young. The only egg-laying mammals, or monotremes, are the platypus and the echidna.


Does a flying squirrel have a back bone?

Flying squirrels are mammals and mammals are vertebrae, they have backbones.


Do squirrels and deer have any relationship?

They are both mammals.


Do squirrels breastfeed?

A squirrel is a mammal and all mammals breastfeed their young, so yes, squirrels do breastfeed.


Do squerrels lay eggs?

Funny question. I was just thinking about that. No, they are mammals.