Wildlifeof China
Red-and-white Giant Flying Squirrel
Squirrels & Flying Squirrels
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Petaurista alborufus
Basic stats
Diet
Leaves, shoots, fruit, nuts and bark
Habitat
Montane broadleaf and mixed forest
Range
Central and southern China, with records in Taiwan
Size
Approximately 35–58cm head-and-body length
The red-and-white giant flying squirrel is a very large arboreal squirrel with reddish upperparts, a pale face and underparts, and a long reddish tail. Its striking colour pattern varies geographically. The species occurs widely in central and southern China, with some taxonomic treatments also including populations on Taiwan. (Wikipedia, general species account)
It inhabits montane broadleaf and mixed forests and is active at night. Animals shelter in tree hollows and feed on leaves, shoots, fruit, nuts and bark. The broad gliding membrane carries the squirrel between trees, and the long tail helps control direction and landing. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Red-and-white Giant Flying Squirrel eat?
- Leaves, shoots, fruit, nuts and bark
- What habitat does the Red-and-white Giant Flying Squirrel live in?
- Montane broadleaf and mixed forest
- Where is the Red-and-white Giant Flying Squirrel found?
- Central and southern China, with records in Taiwan
- How big is the Red-and-white Giant Flying Squirrel?
- Approximately 35–58cm head-and-body length