Images Dated 2011 April

Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica)

Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica) descending a tree head first or is staying motionless in this flattened position, a defence posture. From tip of nose to tip of tail it is nearly a metre long, the largest squirrel. Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

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Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica)

Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica), the world's largest squirrel, to about 36 cm long plus a tail of about 60 cm. It is seldom seen, being timid and living high in trees. Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India

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