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Oriental giant squirrel

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Also known as: Ratufa
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The Oriental giant squirrel is a type of rodent belonging to the genus Ratufa. These squirrels are native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. They are among the largest squirrel species, with a body length of 25 to 46 cm (about 10 to 18 inches) and can weigh between 1.5 to 3 kg (3 to almost 7 pounds). Oriental giant squirrels are arboreal, meaning they live in trees, and some species rarely descend to the ground, preferring to stay in the high canopy.12

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