Malayan giant squirrel

Scientific Name
Ratufa bicolor
IUCN Status
Near Threatened (NT)
Lifespan
18 years in captivity
Weight
1.5-2 kg
Range
Northeast India, northern West Bengal
Habitat Type
Deciduous, semievergreen and evergreen forests
Threats
Habitat loss, Hunting
Did You Know
Considered an indicator species due to its ecological requirements
Also Known As
Black giant squirrel
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