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Population study of grizzled giant squirrel
April 21 , 2025
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- The Villupuram Forest Division has planned to conduct a population study of the grizzled giant squirrel found in good numbers in the Pakkamalai and the Gangavaram hills.
- The grizzled giant squirrel is usually known to nest in the Western Ghats in the Southern India ranging from Chinnar Wildlife sanctuary in Kerala to Anamalai Tiger Reserve and Palani hills in Tamil Nadu.
- The species has been categorised as near threatened by the Red List and listed under Schedule II of CITES.
- The squirrel, an endangered species, is listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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