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Description
Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa, and were introduced by humans to Australia. Wikipedia
Lifespan: Alpine marmot: 15 – 18 years, Siberian chipmunk: 6 – 10 years
Eaten by: Snake, Coyote, Weasel, Bobcat, Red fox, Red-tailed hawk, Arctic fox, Herons, Northern goshawk, Cooper's hawk
Scientific name: Sciuridae
Gestation period: Alpine marmot: 33 – 34 days, Eastern gray squirrel: 44 days, Siberian chipmunk: 28 – 35 days
Speed: Eastern gray squirrel: 32 km/h
Higher classification: Sciuromorpha

Description
Squirrels are members of the family Sciuridae, a family that includes small or medium-size rodents. The squirrel family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, and flying squirrels. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa, and were introduced by humans to Australia. Wikipedia
Lifespan: Alpine marmot: 15 – 18 years, Siberian chipmunk: 6 – 10 years
Eaten by: Snake, Coyote, Weasel, Bobcat, Red fox, Red-tailed hawk, Arctic fox, Herons, Northern goshawk, Cooper's hawk
Scientific name: Sciuridae
Gestation period: Alpine marmot: 33 – 34 days, Eastern gray squirrel: 44 days, Siberian chipmunk: 28 – 35 days
Speed: Eastern gray squirrel: 32 km/h
Higher classification: Sciuromorpha