Giant Squirrel

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mammals
gptkbp:activity_pattern Tree-dwelling
gptkbp:behavior Diurnal
gptkbp:breeding_season Year-round
gptkbp:color gptkb:Black
gptkb:Brown
gptkbp:coloration Variable
gptkbp:communication Body language
Vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected areas
Awareness campaigns
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of wildlife conservation
Featured in local folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:Nut
Fruits
Seeds
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Grooming
Climbing
Leaping
gptkbp:gestation_period About 45 days
gptkbp:habitat Forests
Tropical forests
Deciduous forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant Squirrel
gptkbp:length 1 meter
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 10 years in the wild
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:India
gptkb:Sri_Lanka
gptkbp:nesting Tree cavities
Leaf nests
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:mammals
gptkb:Snakes
Birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Indian_Giant_Squirrel
gptkb:Eastern_Giant_Squirrel
gptkbp:reproduction 1 to 3
Viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ratufa_indica
gptkbp:senses Strong sense of smell
Good eyesight
Acute hearing
gptkbp:size Large
gptkbp:social_behavior Territorial
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Northern_Giant_Squirrel
gptkb:Southern_Giant_Squirrel
gptkbp:tail_length Up to 60 cm
gptkbp:threats Hunting
Habitat loss
Human encroachment
gptkbp:weight Up to 1.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sinharaja_Forest_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5