{"id":15544,"date":"2025-04-12T03:48:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T03:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15544"},"modified":"2025-04-12T03:49:56","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T03:49:56","slug":"giant-indian-squirrel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/giant-indian-squirrel\/","title":{"rendered":"Giant Indian Squirrel"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rare Sighting:<\/strong> The Indian giant flying squirrel was recently spotted in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, marking the first recorded sighting in that region.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Local Significance:<\/strong> Locals consider the squirrel&#8217;s appearance a positive omen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Photographic Evidence:<\/strong> Nature photographer Kamal Goswami captured an image of the squirrel, confirming its presence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rescue and Release:<\/strong> Forest department officials rescued the squirrel after being alerted and released it back into the wild.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Distinct Species:<\/strong> Despite resembling a regular squirrel, the Indian giant flying squirrel is a distinct species.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Physical Characteristics:<\/strong> The squirrel is one of the largest flying squirrels with body length 30\u201345 cm and tail up to 60 cm, has a rufous coat, grey underparts, and a membrane for gliding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Habitat and Distribution:<\/strong> Typically found in tropical and subtropical forests across central and southern India, it is now confirmed in Ranikhet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Nocturnal Behaviour:<\/strong> The squirrel is nocturnal and arboreal, gliding between trees to find food, and can cover distances up to 60 meters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Diet:<\/strong> It primarily feeds on fruits, nuts, leaves, and bark, aiding in seed dispersal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Ecological Role:<\/strong> The species plays a significant role in maintaining forest ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Legal Protection:<\/strong> Listed in Schedule II of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Conservation Status:<\/strong> Globally listed as &#8220;Least Concern&#8221; by the IUCN, but considered &#8220;Near Threatened&#8221; in India due to habitat loss and degradation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rare Sighting: The Indian giant flying squirrel was recently spotted in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand, marking the first recorded sighting in that region. 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