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Meet the Indian Giant Squirrel, a true forest acrobat. Known as 'Nanhi' in the lush hills of Pachmarhi, this vibrant creature calls the Satpura Tiger Reserve its home. Despite its imposing size, it's lovingly called 'Nanhi' and is known for its remarkable balance on treetops. From feasting on flowers to snacking on seeds, this omnivore adds a burst of colour to the forest canopy. Yet, this creature faces challenges from fierce predators like crested serpent eagles and leopards in the wild. So, w

A female Indian giant squirrel (Ratufa indica), the state animal of Maharashtra and one of the largest tree squirrels native to India, was run over by a bike on its hind leg. The Mahabaleshwar Forest Department housed her for 2 days and since she was not walking, she was transferred to RESQ Wildlife TTC, where she received immediate medical attention and treatment. The big girl made a complete recovery right away, and was observed scurrying around her enclosure climbing all heights up and down c