Invasive species are a major threat to biodiversity worldwide and tree squirrels (Sciuridae)
are among the most successful mammalian invaders. Two tree squirrels native to the …

Abstract Squirrels on North American college and university campuses have been the
subject of much animated conversation in informal venues, but a systematic assessment of …

Globally, animals that are range-restricted are frequently becoming species of conservation
concern, in part due to competitive exclusion by phylogenetically and ecologically similar …

Habitat loss and fragmentation due to urbanization are key contributors to the decline of
biodiversity. The consequence of these factors is small, isolated populations that are more …

Eastern fox squirrels (Sciurus niger), reddish-brown tree squirrels native to the eastern and
southeastern United States, were introduced to and now thrive in suburban/urban California …

Habitat loss and fragmentation can have detrimental effects on wildlife populations and
where pervasive can create population isolates that may experience reduced genetic …

Competition from invasive species is an increasing threat to biodiversity. In Southern
California, the western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus, WGS) is facing competition from the …

An annotated checklist of the terrestrial mammals of Los Angeles County was compiled
based on over 3,000 museum records. A total of 84 species of terrestrial mammals have …

The native western gray squirrel (Sciurus griseus) and introduced fox squirrel (Sciurus niger)
can be found occupying various locales in southern California (USA) either coexisting or …

The eastern fox squirrel, Sciurus niger, has been introduced to many areas outside of its
native range. Once introduced to a new region the species has generally expanded its …