Squirax (SciiFii)

The squirax (Oreosciurus pseudhyrax) is a species of ground squirrel that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the Rocky Mountains of North America to help boost biodiversity. The closest living relative of the squirax is the Arctic ground squirrel (Urocitellus parryii). The squiraxes reaches lengths of 50 centimeters (20 inches) and generally weigh 4–5 kg (8.8–11.0 lb) and have short ears and tail. Squiraxes are herbivores and feed on a wide variety of plant species, including broad-leafed plants. Squiraxes typically live in groups of 10–80 animals, and forage as a group. They have been reported to use sentries to warn of the approach of predators. Having incomplete thermoregulation, they are most active in the morning and evening, although their activity pattern varies substantially with season and climate. Squiraxes give birth to between two and four young after a gestation period of 2-3 months (long, for their size). The conservation status of the squirax is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the squirax's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.