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Black Giant Squirrel / Tupai Kerawak Hitam
Introduction Black giant squirrels are widely distributed- from Nepal to Vietnam and as far south as Java.  About 10 subspecies are presently recognised.  With further study, it is likely some subspecies may be promoted to full species status.  In that case, our squirrel would be officially become the Malayan giant squirrel. Momentarily frozen: a serpent-eagle was flying just 2 -3 metres above the canopy.   How is a giant squirrel different from an ordinary squirrel?           Characteristic          plantain squirrel          black giant squirrel                                                   Head & body length          15-22 cm          34–37 cm              Tail length          21 cm          42 cm              Weight          160-260 g          1.0 -1.5 kg              Age          4 years in the wild. Up to 10 years in captivity.          6+ years in the wild. Up to 19 years in captivity.              Description          A medium sized squirrel...
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