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How large are Oriental giant squirrels?

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The Oriental giant squirrels (genus Ratufa) are the largest members of the squirrel family. These rodents weigh between 1.5 and 3 kg (approximately 3 to 7 pounds). Their body length ranges from 25 to 46 cm (about 10 to 18 inches), and they possess a tail that is roughly equal in length to their body.1