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Grizzled Giant Squirrel: Facts, Habitat, Threats

All you need to know about this threatened rodent

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 12, 2026

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 12, 2026

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All you need to know about this threatened rodent

What is the IUCN status of the grizzled giant squirrel?

Near Threatened

In which wildlife sanctuary is the grizzled giant squirrel found?

Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary

What is the weight of the grizzled giant squirrel?

1.5 – 3 kg

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.