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The Indian giant squirrel is an upper-canopy dwelling species, which rarely leaves the trees, and requires "tall profusely branched trees for the construction of nests." [4] It travels from tree to tree with jumps of up to 6 m (20 ft). When in danger, the Indian giant squirrel often freezes or flattens itself against the tree trunk, instead of ...
Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary was created in the Ambegaon and Khed talukas of Pune District, in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra in order mainly to protect the habitat of the Indian Giant Squirrel. [2] It spreads through 3 district of Maharashtra that is Pune District , Raigad District & Thane District. 2
The Indian giant flying squirrel (Petaurista philippensis), also called the large brown flying squirrel or the common giant flying squirrel, is a species of rodent in the family Sciuridae. It is capable of gliding flight using a skin membrane, the patagium , stretched between front and hind legs.
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Red giant flying squirrel (Petaurista petaurista) (Pallas, 1766) Indian giant flying squirrel (Petaurista philippensis) (Elliot, 1839) Mechuka giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mechukaensis) (Choudhury, 2007) [73] Mishmi Hills giant flying squirrel (Petaurista mishmiensis) Choudhury, 2009 [74] Mebo giant flying squirrel, Petaurista siangensis ...
Indian giant flying squirrel, Petaurista philippensis Elliot, 1839 Chinese giant flying squirrel , Petaurista xanthotis Milne-Edwards, 1872 Seven additional species now often recognised, but traditionally considered subspecies: [ 3 ] [ 8 ]
The reserve is a floristic hotspot, home to many endemic and rare plants, including the endangered species like the golden gecko (Calodactylodes aureus).It also harbors a diverse range of fauna, including 12 species of lizard, 22 species of snake, [2] and notable mammals such as the Indian giant squirrel and slender loris.
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