
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
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Uploaded Feb 4, 2017. Captured Jan 28, 2017 22:53 in Dam Rd, Ganeshgudi, Karnataka 581365, India.