Ever heard of the Sri Lankan giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura)? Growing up to 17.8 in (45 cm) from nose to rump—and wi... by @amnh

Published by @amnh on Mar 10, 2026.

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A photo of a Sri Lankan giant squirrel on a tree. The animal has a pink snout, pale fur at its underbelly, and darker fur on its back.

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Ever heard of the Sri Lankan giant squirrel (Ratufa macroura)? Growing up to 17.8 in (45 cm) from nose to rump—and with a tail nearly the same size—this arboreal rodent spends most of its life in the trees. It can jump more than 19.7 ft (6 m) from branch to branch. This squirrel feeds on a diverse diet that includes fruits, nuts, insects, eggs, and tree bark. Photo: Christian Hättich, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, flickr #nature #animalfacts #biodiversity #didyouknow

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@rshirlsabi6 1 likes Mar 10, 2026

The Malabar Squirrel is also another species that’s big

@astrid_koh 0 likes Mar 12, 2026

So pawfect 🐿

@nashikkarabhi 0 likes Mar 12, 2026

Superb Captured ❤️

@raymondpesce 0 likes Mar 11, 2026

@gc_squirrelman 😮