Red giant gliding squirrel

Scientific Name
Petaurista petaurista
IUCN Status
Least Concern (LC)
Lifespan
16 years in captivity
Weight
0.9-3.2 kg
Range
Himalayan foothills, Northeast India
Threats
Hunting, tree felling, forest fires, habitat loss and fragmentation
Did You Know
They can glide over 100 m
Also Known As
Red giant flying squirrel
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