The Squirrel

Alas, this little bite dropped down betwixt the windows while we were there, and died a tragic death comfortably sandwiched between two cold panes of glass! Interesting little specimen, however, and not just a common squirrel. Besides just being unusually smart, LOL, it has pretty white and black stripes/markings on it and funny little ears~anybody know what you call it!? It was a most interesting little happening, and I'm quite curious as to what kind it is... It got a lot of attention, but unfortunately was not there to enjoy it! ;)