Giant squirrel

What first comes to mind when you hear the word 'rodent?' Sure, they have acquired a certain reputation as pests, invaders with insatiable appetites who spread disease and misery. But they can also be loyal and cute household pets, as many a rat, mouse or guinea pig owner can confirm.

“Today’s obscure animal of the day is the Indian giant squirrel! These stunning squirrels are found in Indian forests. As their name implies, they’re one of the largest species of squirells, with a body length ranging from 10 to 20 inches and a tail of roughly the same size!”

Indian giant squirrel

It's way more beautiful than any other squirrel we've had so far. National Geographic says it's got purple in its coat!

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The Indian giant squirrel, or Malabar giant squirrel, (Ratufa indica) is a large tree squirrel species genus Ratufa native to India.

Grizzled giant squirrel is near threatened species found in India. It is being protected under wildlife(protection)act, 1972.

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