Near Threatened #99 Black Giant Squirrel (Endangered species)

The Black Giant Squirrel or also known as the Malayan Giant Squirrel is a species of rodent native to Asia and is listed as near-threatened. 

Reasons for near-threatened status - Habitat loss, deforestation, predation from hawks, eagles & snakes.

Conservation effort -

• They live in protected areas

Black Giant Squirrel Facts - 

Science Name: Ratufa bicolor

Size: (body) 34 - 37 cm    (tail)  41 - 43 cm

Weight: 1.05 - 1.25 kg 

Native Locations: Asia

Lifespan: 18 - 19 years

Conservation status: Near Threatened (NT)

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