Wildlifeof China
Northern Black Giant Squirrel
Squirrels & Flying Squirrels
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Ratufa gigantea
Basic stats
Diet
Fruit, seeds, nuts, flowers and leaves
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forest canopy
Range
Southern China, northeastern India and mainland Southeast Asia
Size
Approximately 35–50cm head-and-body length
The northern black giant squirrel is a very large arboreal squirrel with a long bushy tail, dark upperparts and paler underparts. Its head-and-body length is approximately 35–50cm, with the tail adding a similar distance. It occurs from southern China and northeastern India through parts of mainland Southeast Asia. (Wikipedia, general species account)
This squirrel spends most of its time high in tropical or subtropical forest canopies. It moves between branches with long leaps and feeds principally on fruit, seeds, nuts, flowers and leaves. Individuals are generally seen alone or in pairs and use large leafy nests built in trees. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Northern Black Giant Squirrel eat?
- Fruit, seeds, nuts, flowers and leaves
- What habitat does the Northern Black Giant Squirrel live in?
- Tropical and subtropical forest canopy
- Where is the Northern Black Giant Squirrel found?
- Southern China, northeastern India and mainland Southeast Asia
- How big is the Northern Black Giant Squirrel?
- Approximately 35–50cm head-and-body length