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

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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