Chhattisgarh Forest Marvel: Rare Malabar Giant Squirrel's Vibrant Colors Dazzle!

• A rare Malabar Giant Squirrel, also known as the Indian Giant Squirrel or Rainbow Squirrel (Ratufa indica), was spotted in Chhattisgarh's forest, with students capturing photos.
• This vibrant squirrel, measuring about 3 feet, displays multiple colors like black, brown, yellow, blue, red, and orange, helping it camouflage from predators.
• Known for its incredible agility, it moves by making long leaps of over 20 feet between trees and is herbivorous, aiding in tree pollination.
• Active during morning and evening, it lives on tall trees (>36 ft) to avoid predators and is found across a wide range from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia.
• An important part of forest biodiversity, it can survive in damaged forests and contributes to environmental balance, giving birth to 1-2 pups annually.

Why It Matters: Rare, colorful Malabar Giant Squirrel spotted in Chhattisgarh highlights forest biodiversity.