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What is the largest squirrel in the world: not all intellectuals know about it
21.02.2023 20:30
Updated: 14.04.2023 05:48
Squirrels are miniature animals, so many will be surprised by the fact that some representatives of this species can be noticeably larger than we are used to.
It is worth noting that there are several types of animals that can be called large.
Which squirrel can be considered the largest?
Difficulties of definition
Many agree that the largest squirrel is the ratufa.
The animals are also called giant Asian squirrels. There is some debate among experts as to whether there are subspecies within the species.
Some also believe that the general name of the species is the Indian giant squirrel, and all other varieties are just part of it.
Appearance
These animals look extremely attractive, although many resemble lemurs in appearance. An interesting fact is that the body and tail of giant squirrels are almost equal in length.
In general, the squirrel reaches one hundred centimeters. The animal's weight is about three kilograms.
This amazing animal lives mainly in the Asian region.
