Diversity and abundance of squirrel using cage trap at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus, Kelantan, Malaysia

At Jeli Campus, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Kelantan, informal study on squirrel variety and abundance was carried out. Using 'Pisang Emas' (Musa acuminata) as bait, six cage traps were set up to catch squirrels, and the species variety and abundance were noted. The findings show that just five squirrels in all, representing two species and two families the Tupaiidae and Sciuridae were found. With three recorded cases, Tupaia Glis was the species with the greatest squirrel catch rate. With regard to its nonendangered living forms, Tupaia Glis is classified as Least Concern. Callosciurus Notatus, which has two individuals is ranked similarly with regard to least concern. Thus, more research at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Jeli Campus is required to ensure that future studies on a wider variety of squirrel species are viable due to the surrounding squirrel population low diversity and abundance. Predators and local weather patterns have an impact on this.