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Ratufa indica
It is a large tree squirrel species genus Ratufa native to India. It is a large-bodied diurnal, arboreal, and herbivorous squirrel. The underparts and the front legs are usually cream colored, the head can be brown or beige, however there is a distinctive white spot between the ears. Adult head and body length varies around 14 inches (36 cm) and the tail length is approximately 2 ft (0.61 m). (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_gian...)
South Asia
Spotted on Jun 10, 2011
Submitted on Jan 1, 2013
7 Comments
Thank you Vincent, same to you, and everyone that makes Project Noah possible, and to all those who contribute. I believe it unites the nature lovers from around the world like no other, Happy New Year!
Welcome, DaneCole and wish you and all your dear and near a new year full of interesting spottings....and also love and joy and peace and prosperity in good measure.
Thank you! Vincent for sharing and happy new year, also i think this is the first Malabar Giant Squirrel that someone has spotted for the mission, good job!
Thanks DaneCole. I have added it to Project squirrel.
Now this is an amazing squirrel! and still as cute as any other, but big!
Could i suggest you added it to mission - project squirrel Vincent.
Thank you, DanielePralong
Nice series VincentVanur!