Congo Rope Squirrel

Observations: Little is known about the longevity of these endangered species. Reports suggesting these animals live nearly 10 years were not confirmed upon close scrutiny and were probably the result of confusion with similar species. One captive specimen lived for 3.7 years (Richard Weigl 2005).

The Congo rope squirrel (Funisciurus congicus) is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is found in Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Namibia. Its natural habitats are moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and rocky areas.