LARGE BROWN FLYING SQUIRREL

 LARGE BROWN FLYING SQUIRREL

Local name : Oodati khiskoli, Moti badami rangni oodati khiskoli 

Physical measurements & life cycle: 

Length : 37 cm (tail: 41 cm) 

Weight : 1.5-2.0 kg 

Maturity : 10-12 months 

Gestation : 45 days 

Life span : 15-17 years ueds an 

Description 

Large sized, brown to rusty brown squirrel with a long tail. Its forelimbs and hind limbs are connected with a membrane. This membrane is used by this squirrel to glide in the air. 

Food

Omnivorous. It consumes insects, fruits, flowers, leaves. poog seeds etc. :

Distribution

This flying squirrel is found in areas of Shoolpaneshwar sanctuary, Ratanmahal and Kevadi forest in Chhota Udepur. Also seen in some parts of Dang forests.

Habitat 

It inhabits dense forest area with tall trees. uounquasia 

Behaviour 

Crepuscular to nocturnal. It roosts in a tree-hole or sheltered places in crowns of trees. It glides from a higher elevation to a lower elevation and then again runs on ground and climbs over tree. 

Signs of presence 

Chiseling sound when feeding, low repeated calls at night

Flying squirrels are distinctive in having their limbs connected by membrane or 'parachute'. While on ground, movement of flying squirrel does not differ much from fivestriped squirrel

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