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Ratufa indica
Also called Malabar giant squirrel, this is a large squirrel weighing up to 2 kg and with a body length of 40 cm. Very beautiful squirrel which prefers the upper canopy and makes spectacular jumps of up to 6 meters to travel between tree tops. Feeds on leaves and fruits. Fairly common in western ghats.
Spotted in Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Thattekkad, Kerala.
Spotted on Oct 23, 2015
Submitted on Oct 25, 2015
6 Comments
Thank you Pradeep...
Wonderful spotting!
Thank you Dr.Sherpa... They are fairly common in Kerala's forests...especially when fruits are in abundance...
I used to see them during my childhood, no more now. Sad! Your shots - as always - are fantastic!
Thank you Kasie....
Great shot!