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The Indian giant squirrel, or Malabar giant squirrel, is a large tree squirrel species genus ''Ratufa'' native to India. It is a large-bodied diurnal, arboreal, and herbivorous squirrel found in South Asia. It is called शेकरू 'Shekru' in Marathi and is state animal of Maharashtra.

Similar species: Rodents
Species identified by Sunil R Agadi
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By Sunil R Agadi

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Uploaded Dec 6, 2013. Captured Aug 15, 2013 12:45 in State Highway 34, Ganeshgudi, Karnataka 581365, India.
  • Canon EOS 550D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/395s
  • ISO2000
  • 300mm