FIVESTRIPED PALM SQUIRREL
Local name : Khiskoli
Physical measurements & life cycle:
Length : 13-15 cm (tail: 15 cm).
Gestation : 40-50 days
Litter size : 2-3
Description
Generally, this squirrel has five pale stripes on its back that can be seen up to the middle portion of the tail. Grey with whitish hairs on body constitutes its overall appearance. :
Food
Herbivorous. It consumes grains, fruits, tender leaves, tender bark etc.
Distribution
All over the state. :
Habitat
Inhabits human settlements. Also occurs near forest areas, grassland, wastelands, gardens, habitations etc.
Behaviour
This squirrel is very agile, active and noisy (produces Behaviour repeated shrills). It builds untidy nests (of fibers, grass, plastic etc.) on trees.
Signs of presence
Nests on trees, repeated "tik-tik" calls and shrill.
The Fivestriped squirrel is one of the commonest and most familiar of all Indian wild animals. Unlike the other species of striped squirrel (i.e. Threestriped palm squirrel), the under-side of its tail lacks reddish line running down the center.
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