Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park
Opening times today: 10am - 6pm (Last entry allowed at 5pm)
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Indian Giant Squirrel

Ratufa indica

Habitat

Deciduous and evergreen forests

Weight

2 kg

Length

100 meters

Lifespan

20 years

Origin

India

Status

Near Threatened

Mammal
squirrel

About the Indian Giant Squirrel

A large, colorful tree squirrel native to India.

Location in Zoo

Venomous Reptile Exhibit

Feeding Times

Morning and evening

Feeding Habits

Herbivorous (fruits, nuts)

Fun Facts

Can leap up to 6 meters between trees!

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Can leap up to 6 meters between trees!

Conservation Status

Current Threats

  • Small Mammal House

Our Conservation Efforts

Forest conservation

Indian Elephant IUCN category

Visit the Indian Giant Squirrel

Come see this magnificent animal up close and learn more about our conservation efforts.