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

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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