Grizzled Giant Squirrel

The Grizzled Giant Squirrel is a large species of tree squirrel native to the forests of South and Southeast Asia. It is known for its grizzled gray and white coloration and its large, bushy tail.

The Grizzled Giant Squirrel is a herbivore that feeds on a variety of nuts, fruits, and seeds.

Grizzled Giant Squirrel

Grizzled Giant Squirrel

Classification

Mammalia > Rodentia > Sciuridae > Ratufa > R. macroura

Native To

Conservation Status

Average Height

1.5 - 2 feet
(0.5 - 0.6 m)

Average Weight

3 - 4 lbs
(1.4 - 1.8 kg)

Average Life Span

10 - 15 years

Gestation Period

30 days

Diet

Herbivore (nuts, fruits)

Social Structure

Solitary

Biomes
(And Habitats)

Did You Know?

The Grizzled Giant Squirrel is a large tree squirrel native to South India and Sri Lanka.

They are known for their distinctive grizzled grey fur on their body, with a white or brownish-cream underside.

These squirrels are primarily arboreal, meaning they spend most of their lives in trees.

Their diet consists mainly of fruits, nuts, insects, and bird eggs.

Grizzled Giant Squirrels build large, globular nests out of twigs and leaves.

They are quite shy and elusive, making them difficult to spot in the wild.

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